World Athletics VP Adille Sumariwalla says the matter is “under process” after Sumit Antil filed a harassment complaint against coach Naval Singh, with support from Neeraj Chopra.
Sumit Antil and other athletes allege harassment by coach Naval Singh in a complaint to SAI, with Neeraj Chopra supporting calls for action.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has urged young athletes to prioritise patience and mental strength, stressing that success in modern sport requires discipline of the mind as much as physical ability.
Both Chopra and Zelezny described their association as one built on trust, growth and meaningful collaboration, with the partnership leaving a lasting impact on the Indian star’s career.
On Monday, Chopra and JSW Sports jointly announced the conclusion of their long-standing formal partnership.
Chopra enters as the defending champion, having etched his name in history at Budapest two years ago with a throw of 88.17m to become India’s first-ever world champion in athletics.
Chopra managed a best effort of 85.01m on his final attempt to take second place, well below his season-best mark. It was also his third straight runner-up finish in the prestigious competition.
World Champion and Olympics gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's streak of top two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the Diamond League final at Zurich on Thursday.
The 27-year-old reigning world champion enters the summit clash after qualifying in fourth place, having competed in just two of the four qualifying legs. Chopra had earlier claimed the DL title in 2022 before finishing runner-up in 2023 and 2024.
The stage is set for another chapter in one of modern athletics' most compelling rivalries. India’s double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will go head-to-head with Pakistan’s reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem in the Diamond League meet at Silesia, Poland, on August 16—their first face-off since the high-voltage showdown at the 2024 Paris Games.
