Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne leg of Diamond League: Organisers | Extra sports activities Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion and world no.1 javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who’s recovering from a muscle pressure, is more likely to characteristic within the sixth stage of the Wanda Diamond League. The occasion is scheduled for June 30 in Lausanne.
Althrough there was no affirmation from the 25-year-old however the official web site stated the Indian can be taking part within the month-end meet.
“Within the javelin, the Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra can be challenged by the Czech Jakub Vadlejch and German Julian Weber,” the web site has said.
Chopra had introduced on Twitter final month that he had sustained a muscle pressure throughout his coaching and, as a precautionary measure, he had pulled out of the FBK Video games within the Netherlands (June 4) and the Paavo Nurmi meet in Finland (June 13).
The 25-year-old can also be out of motion within the ongoing Nationwide Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.
He additionally has a scheduled match on the Golden Spike Ostrava within the Czech Republic on June 27 however an official announcement is awaited.
The 25-year-old had gained the Doha Diamond League on Might 5 with a throw of 88.67m, capping off an ideal begin to the season.
There may be additionally the World Championships (August 19-27) in Budapest, Hungary, which is the main occasion this yr, together with the Diamond League Finals and the Asian Video games.
(With inputs from PTI)