New Delhi: The Paris 2024 Olympics officially begins today, and the focus of billions of Indians will be on the 117-member Indian contingent as they embark on their quest for Olympic success. This marks Indias second-largest delegation ever sent to the Games, with javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra emerging as one of the brightest medal prospects.Neeraj Chopra, Indias golden boy, is poised to make history once again at the Paris Olympics. After securing Indias first-ever Olympic gold in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Chopras journey has been nothing short of inspirational. His victory in the mens javelin throw at Tokyo not only represented a significant milestone for Indian sports but also sparked a transformation in Indian athletics, instilling newfound confidence and ambition among young athletes.Chopras historic Tokyo triumph Since his historic Tokyo triumph, Chopra has consistently performed at the highest levels. His accolades include a gold medal at the World Championships and a win in the prestigious Diamond League. In 2023, Chopra continued to build on his success, adding gold medals at the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games in Hangzhou, further cementing his status as a formidable contender.Watch video here Champion @Neeraj_chopra1 is training very hard for the #Paris2024 in Turkiye 💥 pic.twitter.com/hEE4lQzNfa— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 25, 2024Paris 2024 Olympics A crucial element of Chopras success has been his rigorous training regimen. In preparation for the Paris Games, he has adhered to an intense fitness program aimed at enhancing his strength, agility, and technique. His training combines traditional and modern methods, including weight training, sprinting, and throwing drills, all designed to optimize his performance. Chopra has been honing his skills in Antalya, Turkey, under the guidance of his coach, Klaus Bartonietz.Recently, Chopra had been managing an adductor niggle that had raised some concerns about his fitness. However, his coach, Klaus Bartonietz, has addressed these worries, stating that the injury is now resolved and that Chopra is in good shape heading into the Olympics.
