Neeraj Chopra has nicely warmed up for what could be another epic landmark in his career. The Olympic champion, confident but not arrogant about his abilities, has finally launched his bid to end Indian athletics’ 19-year-long wait for a second medal at the World Championships, following long jumper Anju Bobby George’s bronze at the Paris edition of the Championships in 2003.
While a nation was asleep, the 24-year-old man from Panipat took to the field in Eugene (USA) to book his place in the finals of the men’s javelin throw competition.
