Neeraj Chopra to compete in Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 on May 23

ANI May 15, 2025 280 views

Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland on May 23. He faces strong rivals, including Olympic bronze medallist Anderson Peters. This marks his third event of the season after winning the Potch Invitational. Chopra will also participate in the Doha Diamond League and Ostrava Golden Spike.

"This will be Chopra’s third competition of the season after topping Potch Invitational with 84.52m." – Olympics.com
Neeraj Chopra to compete in Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 on May 23
Chorzow, May 14: Two-time Olympic medallist and Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 athletics meet, scheduled to take place in Poland on May 23, according to Olympics.com.

Key Points

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Chopra shifts from postponed NC Classic to Poland meet

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Faces Paris bronze medallist Anderson Peters

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Season includes Doha Diamond League and Ostrava Golden Spike

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Compatriot Kishore Jena also in Doha lineup

Chopra was initially slated to participate in the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic, which was scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru. However, the event was later postponed, allowing him to join the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial -- a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event.

First held in 1954, the Chorzow meet is among the oldest athletics competitions in Poland and Europe to be held continuously.

In Poland, Neeraj will compete against strong contenders, including Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, and former European champion Julian Weber of Germany. A host of top Polish athletes will also be in the fray.

This will be Chopra's third competition of the season. The 27-year-old opened his season at the Potch Invitational Track meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, last month, where he topped the six-man field with a throw of 84.52m.

His second event of the season will be the Doha Diamond League, scheduled for May 16. Asian Games silver medallist and compatriot Kishore Jena will also compete in the same event.

Neeraj is also scheduled to participate in the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia on June 24.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
So proud of Neeraj representing India on global stage! 🇮🇳 His consistency is amazing - from Olympics to Diamond League and now this. Hope he breaks his own record in Poland! #ChakDeIndia
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Priya M.
Interesting that he's skipping his own event (NC Classic) for this. Must be a strategic decision. The competition in Poland looks tough with Peters and Weber participating. All the best to our golden boy!
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Amit S.
His 84.52m in South Africa was impressive for season opener. If he maintains this form, gold in Paris 2028 looks possible! Also good to see Kishore Jena getting Diamond League opportunities.
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Sunita R.
Hope Indian media gives proper coverage to this event. We always focus only on cricket while our athletes are making history abroad. Neeraj is true sporting icon for our youth!
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Vikram J.
The NC Classic postponement is slightly disappointing for local fans, but understandable. International exposure is crucial before major events. Just hope he doesn't overexert himself with back-to-back competitions.
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Meena P.
Poland has strong athletics tradition. Good choice for Neeraj to test his skills there. His journey from small village to global champion is truly inspiring ✨

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