NEW DELHI: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday brazenly acknowledged his dilemma about pushing himself to the restrict in Lausanne resulting from his current damage and the truth that he hadn’t but reached his desired stage of health.
Despite his damage issues, the gifted javelin thrower secured his second consecutive Diamond League title on June 30 with a throw of 87.66m. Although it wasn’t considered one of his greatest performances in current occasions, he managed to clinch the victory.
Chopra revealed that his subsequent competitors might be in Budapest, which implies he may choose to skip a few worldwide occasions earlier than that. His choice to take part within the Hungarian capital is primarily in preparation for the upcoming World Athletics Championships scheduled from August 19 to 27. The javelin throw competitors is about to kick off with the qualification spherical on August 25.
“Overall, my fitness level was a bit low (in Lausanne). Because of the injury, there was a question mark on my mind also whether I am 100 per cent fit or not, whether I have to push myself or not,” Chopra stated throughout a digital media interplay.

“I need to improve my fitness, work on it (fitness) through training so that I can give my best at the World Championships and fulfil the dream of winning gold there.”
The 25-year-Chopra, who had additionally gained the season-opening Diamond League in Doha on May 5, had sustained a muscle pressure whereas coaching, which he had introduced on May 29.
He stated saving himself from damage might be his most important purpose this season as three main competitions — World Championships in August, Diamond League Finals in September and Asian Games in October — are lined up.
“I have to go with 100 per cent fitness in these events. If I am not physically fit, I will also be not mentally ready. Not only the physical aspect, the mental aspect is also important,” he stated.
“There is a lot of time now to work on my fitness and be ready for the World Championships and other major events.”
Chopra has already acquired 16 Diamond League factors after profitable two legs, which ought to suffice to earn a spot within the grand finale in Eugene, USA, on September 16-17.
There are nonetheless two Diamond League occasions which have javelin throw on the roster earlier than the grand finale — in Monaco on July 21 and in Zurich August 31.
Chopra, nevertheless, stated that he has not lastly determined that he’ll skip the Monaco leg.
“There is still time before Monaco. We will see for up to seven days and decide on whether to compete there or not. If I feel that I am good and up for it, I will go there and compete.”
Chopra is the reigning Diamond League champion, having gained the trophy within the 2022 grand finale in Zurich in September final.

(With inputs from PTI)