Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. However, Neeraj was expected to win the gold medal like he won in the Tokyo Olympics. Now Neeraj will be seen in action once again today (22 August, Thursday). This time Neeraj will participate in the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 in Switzerland. This will be Neeraj’s first competition after the Paris Olympics.
Let us tell you that Neeraj had thrown 89.45 meters in the Paris Olympics, which was his season best. With this throw, Neeraj won the silver, while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal with a throw of 92.97 meters.
Neeraj would like to touch the 90 meter mark in Lausanne Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra would definitely want to touch the 90 meter mark in the Lausanne Diamond League to be played in Switzerland. Neeraj has not touched the 90 meter mark in his career so far. Neeraj did not participate in many Diamond Leagues this season due to groin injury. He participated in the Doha Diamond League, in which he threw 88.36 meters. The Lausanne Diamond League will be the last Diamond League of the season. After this, Neeraj will take a break of about 2 months, during which he can also undergo surgery for groin injury.
When and where will Neeraj’s action take place
Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday, August 22. Neeraj Chopra’s event will be available to watch at 12:22 am (August 23) Indian time.
Where to watch live?
You will be able to watch Neeraj Chopra’s action live on TV through Sports 18. Its live streaming will be on JioCinema app and website.
Arshad Nadeem will not be a part of the league
It is worth noting that five such athletes are participating in this Diamond League, who were successful in making it to the top-6 of Paris Olympics. Anderson Peters, who won bronze medal, will also be included in this. However, Arshad Nadeem, who won gold medal in Paris Olympics, will not be a part of this league.
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