(Watch) Neeraj Chopra receives roaring welcome at Sports University of Haryana

Neeraj Chopra spent time at the Sports University of Haryana in Sonipat.

Neeraj Chopra was welcomed with cheers and applause during his visit to Sports University of Haryana in Sonipat. The students and officials were lined up on both sides as the double Olympic medallist made his way into the institution. He was seen with a plaster on his left hand as he spent time with the officials and students.

Chopra spoke to the officials and discussed making a comeback to competition next season. He revealed his immediate target being the Athletics World Championships in Tokyo next year. The national record holder in men’s javelin throw also stated that the Olympics will always be in his mind even though the next one is in four years.

Chopra had returned to India after ending the season with multiple podium finishes. He had to settle for silver in the men’s javelin throw during the Paris Olympics 2024. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem edged him in the final with a new Olympic record. Chopra’s injuries also held him back this season but he still managed to impress the fans.

The Los Angeles Olympics 2028 could see him winning his third Olympic medal. He will be 29 by then but will be India’s top medal contender. Fans will be now waiting to see him in action as they had last seen him competing in Brussels Diamond League.

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Neeraj Chopra meets Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Making a triumphant return to India, Chopra met with the Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi. He spent time with the legendary athlete and wished him all the best for his career.

The 26 year old was earlier seen attending a conference on ‘Mission Olympics 2036’ held at the Sports University of Haryana. Chopra had come back to India after finishing second in Brussels Diamond League 2024. He missed the top spot by a centimeter with a best attempt of 87.86m. Anderson Peters of Grenada had finished on top in Brussels.

Chopra had been struggling with multiple injuries this season. He competed with a fractured left hand in Brussels and battled with adductor muscle niggle throughout the 2024 season. Fans will now expect Chopra to make a record breaking return to the 2025 season. There are high hopes of the Indian breaking the 90m mark for the first time in 2025.

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