The Rise of Neeraj Chopra - A Look at His Record-Breaking Performance 

Neeraj Chopra was once an unknown Indian javelin thrower attending Olympic competition with little hope of medal success; today however, he is an international superstar and household name. Khandra village resident from Panipat, Haryana has made waves across social media as the most celebrated track and field athlete in India at this momentous time. What Was Neeraj Chopra's First Throw? Chopra began his throwing career modestly but managed to qualify for the final with this effort in Doha. On his second attempt he eclipsed 90m and earned him first place overall; and finally his third and final attempt fell just shy of world record but left him with an enormous lead over rivals. India was denied its first World Championships gold since Anju Bobby George won bronze in long jump in 2003. Chopra became only one of six Indian athletes ever to earn medals at this event - joining Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and Bajrang Punia among them! On Friday in Doha, Qatar will witness the start of the 2023 Diamond League season and Chopra will defend his reigning crown against familiar foes such as 2022 Olympic silver medallist Anderson Peters from Grenada and Jakub Vadlejch from Czech Republic - two opponents that will challenge his reigning title. Indian athlete Vikas Sinha believes he is better prepared for this year's season due to his increased experience. He trained at UK Loughborough University towards the end of last year, as well as spending time at Potchefstroom and Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey for strength, power, endurance and throwing technique training sessions. Over time he has learned how to manage pressure from high-profile events by not overthinking or getting nervous before an outing. How Did Neeraj Chopra Get Started in Javelin Throwing? Neeraj Chopra has become a national hero since winning India's inaugural Olympic Gold in Tokyo last year. His success catapulted track and field to the forefront in India's predominantly cricket-dominated society; Vogue India featured him on its cover. Now one of India's most-searched athletes, Neeraj is now revered by youth hoping to follow in his footsteps and emulate his achievements. Chopra remains grounded and humble despite his enormous success and fan following, taking time out to meet with fans and answer their queries. He encourages young people to explore different avenues and not stick with what has always been done; his goal is for them to realize that with hard work and dedication they can reach their dreams. His journey to the top of javelin throwing has been full of ups and downs, from injuries to triumphant victories at two international competitions in 2019. After missing the 2018 Commonwealth Games due to injury, he returned strong at 2019 Asian Athletics Championships where he took bronze before winning gold at Doh - surpassing his previous best throw by over 90 metres to become the first Indian male athlete ever to do so. Chopra's success stands as proof that anyone can achieve anything with dedication, tenacity and perseverance. Chopra is an inspiring example of an ordinary guy rising to become one of India's premier athletes - changing its sporting landscape irrevocably! Chopra stands out among Indian Olympians by his relaxed yet commanding presence at an Olympic games, wearing dark blue vest and shorts with a spotted bandana that covers his forehead, floppy hair and looking as though he has something of an attitude-less presence about them despite possessing star-quality looks and confidence. He looks like someone on their way up who also exudes charismatic confidence like few others can match. How Did Neeraj Chopra Win the Gold Medal in Doh? Neeraj Chopra's Olympic victory was an unforgettable achievement that gave India its inaugural track and field gold medal at sport's pinnacle event, the Olympic Games. This success reignited hope across India for success on sports' grandest stage; giving current Indian athletes and those yet-to-come hope that Olympic events are within their grasp if only they train hard enough. Neeraj had already made great strides towards Olympic success even prior to Tokyo, winning Asian and World Athletics Championship medals at Eugene, US last year before his triumphant performance in Doha this week was the crowning achievement of his efforts. Chopra spent time training at UK's Loughborough University, Potchefstroom South Africa and Gloria Sports Arena Antalya Turkey to develop the necessary suppleness and power needed to throw javelin accurately. His aim was to develop his elastic components - muscles, ligaments and fascia that hold and propel the spear - with precision so he could release energy that propelled his throwing arm with precision. He had to learn how to deal with pressure and stay focused during high-profile events like the Olympic Games. He credits his coaches, particularly Klaus Bartonietz who took sole charge of his training late last year and has continued working closely with him ever since. Bartonietz had high hopes that Chopra would make strides to improve his technique at this meet in Doha and was delighted to witness such results. He predicted it was just a matter of time until Olympic Champion improved his personal best, which should occur this August at World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Before the final, an elite javelin thrower will compete at Doha leg of 2023 Diamond League on May 5. Subsequent events are planned for Lausanne, Monaco and Zurich before reaching Hayward Field in Eugene for its finale on September 10. What is Neeraj Chopra's Future Plans? Neeraj Chopra is not only the reigning Olympic Javelin Throw Champion but he also earned silver at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. At 23-years-old he stands as a prime example of Indian sporting success; having started from Khandra village in Haryana before going on to become a world champion. Javelin thrower Daniel Doha will look to improve upon his recent Doha performance and advance in the sport this season. To hone his skills for such high-stakes competitions, Doha trained at UK Loughborough University towards the end of last year before traveling south Africa and Turkey for additional endurance and throwing strength training sessions at Potchefstroom and Gloria Sports Arena respectively. Chopra will aim to compete in Doha as part of the Diamond League series this September before moving on to Lausanne, Monaco, and Zurich before reaching Hayward Field in Eugene for its conclusion. He hopes to replicate his win from Doha earlier in his journey. Neeraj Chopra is working with YouTube as part of his plan to spread awareness of athletics, by creating his official channel and sharing his journey towards the top. Additionally, this channel will include educational material designed to draw more young people into taking up athletics. A star athlete will put forth her best effort this season and has already set their sights on winning gold at Tokyo Olympic in 2024. Coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan Marwaha have worked diligently with him on improving both his mental game as well as physical conditioning for this major competition season.