Neeraj Chopra Parts Ways with Coach Jan Zelezny, Aims for 2028 Olympics
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Indian athletic sensation Neeraj Chopra has announced his departure from coach Jan Zelezny, a move that comes after a successful partnership that saw him achieve several milestones. Chopra, a double Olympic and World Championships medallist, began training under Zelezny after the 2024 Paris Olympics. During their time together, Chopra broke the 90-metre barrier, a feat he had been striving for, and finished second at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. Chopra, 28, expressed gratitude towards Zelezny, saying he learned a lot from their sessions and cherished the friendship they built. Zelezny, in turn, praised Chopra's progress, highlighting his achievements, including a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chopra's previous coaches include Gary Calvert from Australia and Uwe Hohn from Germany, but it was Klaus Bartonietz, a bio-mechanical expert, who guided him to several victories before he parted ways with him. Currently recovering from a back issue, Chopra is looking forward to the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympics, his next big goal. With a new coach in place, Chopra has started preparing for the upcoming season, focusing on staying healthy and competing at his best. Chopra's journey has been marked by several milestones, including his Olympic gold in Tokyo and his recent silver medal in Paris, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.
