Turku (Finland), Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about his adductor strain that has affected his season, saying he will be consulting "different doctors" to get the problem resolved after the Paris Olympics. " Will consult.
Chopra, returning to competitions after a month-long break, won her first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games here on Tuesday with an effort of 85.97m, which came in her third attempt.
The 26-year-old, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Tokyo Olympics, had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precaution after feeling something in his adductor (muscle group). Located on the inner thighs).
Chopra said after the win, "Today the weather was good, it was a little cold due to the wind.But I'm happy with my adductors now because I can do all six throws."
"Every year I have some problems with my adductor, maybe after the Olympics I'm going to talk to different doctors."
However, Chopra expressed her desire to participate in more competitions this season.
He began his season at the Doha Diamond League in May, where he finished second with his final throw of 88.36 metres, the ninth-best mark of his career.
He then participated in the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, where he won the gold medal with a massive effort of 82.27 metres."Initially I wanted to compete more this season, but it wasn't possible because of some minor issues I had," he said.
After the Paavo Nurmi Games, Chopra will next be seen in action at the Paris Diamond League on July 7.
Chopra will train with coach Klaus Bartonitz and physio Ishan Marwaha at three different locations in Europe ahead of the Paris Olympics.
The 26-year-old began his preparations in Kuorten, Finland. Now he will go to Saarbrucken in Germany.After spending just over two weeks in Germany, Chopra will begin the final phase of his preparation at the Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey, where he will remain until July 28.
“I come from Kuorten and will now go to Saarbrucken, Germany and maybe Türkiye just before the Olympics.
“Most of the time I train alone with my coach and physio, but from time to time we exchange with other coaches like Jan Zelezny.
"I'll try to stay healthy in the next weeks, because that's when I'll throw my best," he said."
Chopra, returning to competitions after a month-long break, won her first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games here on Tuesday with an effort of 85.97m, which came in her third attempt.
The 26-year-old, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Tokyo Olympics, had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precaution after feeling something in his adductor (muscle group). Located on the inner thighs).
Chopra said after the win, "Today the weather was good, it was a little cold due to the wind.But I'm happy with my adductors now because I can do all six throws."
"Every year I have some problems with my adductor, maybe after the Olympics I'm going to talk to different doctors."
However, Chopra expressed her desire to participate in more competitions this season.
He began his season at the Doha Diamond League in May, where he finished second with his final throw of 88.36 metres, the ninth-best mark of his career.
He then participated in the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, where he won the gold medal with a massive effort of 82.27 metres."Initially I wanted to compete more this season, but it wasn't possible because of some minor issues I had," he said.
After the Paavo Nurmi Games, Chopra will next be seen in action at the Paris Diamond League on July 7.
Chopra will train with coach Klaus Bartonitz and physio Ishan Marwaha at three different locations in Europe ahead of the Paris Olympics.
The 26-year-old began his preparations in Kuorten, Finland. Now he will go to Saarbrucken in Germany.After spending just over two weeks in Germany, Chopra will begin the final phase of his preparation at the Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey, where he will remain until July 28.
“I come from Kuorten and will now go to Saarbrucken, Germany and maybe Türkiye just before the Olympics.
“Most of the time I train alone with my coach and physio, but from time to time we exchange with other coaches like Jan Zelezny.
"I'll try to stay healthy in the next weeks, because that's when I'll throw my best," he said."
