Neeraj Chopra Ends Coaching Partnership with Idol Jan Zelezny After One Season

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Firstpost•10-01-2026, 15:21
Neeraj Chopra Ends Coaching Partnership with Idol Jan Zelezny After One Season
- •Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and legendary javelin thrower Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their coaching partnership after one season.
- •Neeraj credited Zelezny with introducing him to new exercises, technical ideas, and improving his understanding of rhythm and movement.
- •Zelezny expressed pride in helping Neeraj cross the 90m-mark with a throw of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League.
- •Despite a back injury affecting his 2025 World Athletics Championships performance, Neeraj consistently finished in the top two in major competitions.
- •Neeraj is preparing for the upcoming season, with long-term goals including the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games.
Why It Matters: Neeraj Chopra and Jan Zelezny amicably conclude their coaching, with both praising their productive collaboration.
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