Neeraj Chopra Opts Out of Asian Athletics Championships to Focus on Diamond League and World Championships

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:22am on 26 Apr 2025,Saturday Sports

India’s Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will not travel to South Korea for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships. The Athletics Federation of India announced a 59-member squad, but Chopra has chosen to skip the continental event to focus on preparing for the Diamond League and the World Athletics Championships later this year. This strategic move is aimed at managing his training load and peaking at major global competitions. Despite his absence, India is fielding a strong squad in South Korea, hoping to maintain its presence and success at the Asian level. (PC: PTI)  

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