Neeraj Chopra at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025: Event timings, opponents, live streaming details

Neeraj Chopra returns to Czech turf under Jan Železný’s guidance ahead of World Championships.

India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, is set to compete at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 in the Czech Republic on June 24, marking his first competitive appearance at this event after seven years, even though he was present as a guest in 2024.

As the countdown begins to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September, the 27-year-old is carefully choosing events that help fine-tune his form and rhythm.

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The 2025 season has already seen Chopra rise to new heights. With a historic 90.23m throw in Doha, he finally breached the elusive 90m barrier—a target that had evaded him since his senior debut. Chopra followed that up with a win in Paris, consolidating his status as the most consistent javelin thrower this year.

Ostrava is no ordinary competition. It’s the home turf of Jan Železný, three-time Olympic gold medallist and Neeraj’s mentor since early this year. With Železný also serving as the meet director, this event holds emotional and symbolic value for both coach and athlete.

With just over two months to go for the World Athletics Championships, Chopra will use the Ostrava event as a crucial stepping stone, not just for refining his technique but also for testing himself against a strong international field.

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When and where is Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 being held?

The 64th edition of the Ostrava Golden Spike is taking place today, June 24, at the Městský Stadion in Ostrava-Vítkovice, Czech Republic. The event is a Gold-level meet on the World Athletics Continental Tour, just below Diamond League in status.

When will Neeraj Chopra’s event start?

Neeraj Chopra’s men’s javelin throw event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM IST (7:00 PM local time) today. Fans can expect a tightly packed field with throws expected to begin promptly due to the event’s tight broadcast schedule.

When did Neeraj Chopra last compete at Ostrava Golden Spike?

Despite attending the event in 2024 as a guest, Neeraj has never competed at Ostrava Golden Spike before. His participation this year marks his debut at the iconic venue—making it a special occasion, especially under the watchful eyes of his coach, Železný, who still holds the meet record (94.64m).

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Who are Neeraj Chopra’s competitors at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025?

Chopra will face a strong eight-man lineup, which includes some of the sport’s most recognized names and emerging talents:

• Anderson Peters (Grenada) – PB 93.07m
• Thomas Röhler (Germany) – 93.90m
• Toni Keränen (Finland) – 85.27m
• Martin Konecny (Czechia) – 80.06m
• Douw Smit (South Africa) – 83.29m
• Alexandr Čača (Czechia) – 78.44m
• Marc Anthony Minichiello (USA) – 82.65m
• Jan Výška (Czechia) – 75.23m

Where and how to watch Neeraj Chopra in action at Ostrava Golden Spike?

The event will not be available on Indian television, but fans can still watch it live:

• Live streaming will be available on the Ostrava Golden Spike’s official YouTube channel.
• The World Athletics website will also provide real-time results and commentary through their Inside Track platform.
• Viewers can tune in at 10:30 PM IST to catch Neeraj in action.

As Neeraj Chopra continues his steady march toward Tokyo 2025, tonight’s outing in Ostrava offers a chance to measure his form, gather momentum, and test his mettle against top-tier competition. With his season’s best already beyond 90m, fans will be hoping for another memorable night- perhaps even another record-breaking performance under the Czech sky.

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