Neeraj Chopra's 2024 season has been a rollercoaster, marked by impressive throws across various competitions, despite dealing with injury.
Throughout the 2024 season, Neeraj Chopra faced the challenge of a groin injury that affected his performances. Despite this setback, he consistently produced world-class throws and remained a top contender in every competition.
Neeraj Chopra registered his season-best throw of 89.49 meters at the Lausanne Diamond League, marking one of his most remarkable performances of the year. The 89.49m mark not only helped him secure a top finish but also placed him within touching distance of the 90-meter milestone, which has remained a key target in his career.
At the highly anticipated Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra recorded a personal best throw of 89.45 meters, reinforcing his status as one of the world’s premier javelin throwers. Despite the immense pressure and expectations, Chopra displayed outstanding form, narrowly missing out on the 90-meter mark.
In the qualification round of the Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra made a bold statement by throwing 89.34 meters, easily securing his spot in the final. His qualification throw was among the best in the field and set the tone for his performance in the final.
At the Doha Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra delivered a solid throw of 88.35 meters, finishing among the top athletes in the competition. His 88.35-meter effort reflected his competitive spirit and preparation, despite struggling with an ongoing groin injury.
At the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, Neeraj Chopra registered a respectable throw of 85.97 meters. While it wasn’t among his best distances of the year, the performance was noteworthy as it came amid his recovery from injury.
At the domestic Federation Cup in India, Neeraj Chopra registered a throw of 82.27 meters. Though this was a relatively modest throw compared to his international performances, it served as an important step in his season-long journey of managing his injury and preparing for major international competitions.