Neeraj Chopra Parts Ways with Coach Jan Zelezny After One Season

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CNBC TV18•10-01-2026, 15:57
Neeraj Chopra Parts Ways with Coach Jan Zelezny After One Season
- •Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra announced his separation from Czech coach Jan Železný after one season.
- •Chopra described the partnership as one built on “progress, respect, and a shared love for the sport.”
- •Železný, a javelin throw legend, guided Chopra to breach the 90-meter mark last year.
- •Both Chopra and Železný expressed mutual admiration and positive reflections on their time together.
- •Chopra plans to take the lead in his coaching direction, aiming for the 2027 World Championships and 2028 Olympic Games.
Why It Matters: Neeraj Chopra and world-record holder Jan Železný end their one-season coaching partnership amicably.
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