NEW DELHI: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to return to global competition after over a year since he heads into Europe on Monday for tournaments and training which can prepare him well for the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Even the Commonwealth and Asian Games winner hasn’t participate in any global event after qualifying for the Tokyo Games in March a year ago from South Africa.
He’ll initially traveling to France for a coaching stint and reach Sweden.
“Allowed visa to go to France.
I’m quite pleased that I’m getting an opportunity to compete in international contests before #Tokyo2020,” tweeted that the 23-year-old who broke his own national record with a throw of 88.
07m at Patiala from the Indian GP 3 in March.
Neeraj is going to likely be accompanied by biomechanics specialist Dr Klaus Bartonietz and physiotherapist Isaan Marwaha throughout his European training-cum-competition tour.
“Neeraj will experience 10 days in France but it isn’t hard quarantine.
He’ll have the ability to train independently for 3-4 hours per day.
Following his quarantine in France is finished, he’ll journey to Sweden,” an origin from the AFI told PTI.
“Whether Neeraj will return home prior to the Olympics or fly straight into Tokyo from Europe is going to be determined later.
” Neeraj is predicted to take part in some high class events in Sweden and other parts of Europe ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Three Diamond League occasions on July 1 (Oslo), July 4 (Stockholm) and July 9 (Monaco) don’t possess men’s javelin throw.
The Diamond League at London on July 13 includes javelin.
Neeraj is anticipated to be exempted in the National Inter-State Championships, an Olympic qualifying event, probably to be held at Patiala in June 25.