Neeraj had been on the lookout for a new coach following the retirement of his long-time German coach Klaus Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra, 26, recently brought an end to his five-year association with former coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz and will now be coached by Czech Republic great Jan Zelezny.

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced on Saturday his new partnership with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who has joined as his new coach. Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and World Champion and the current world record holder, is revered as one of the ...

Following the appointment, Neeraj said, "Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. He (Zelezny) was the best in the sport for so many years and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing styles are similar and his knowledge is unmatched," .

Jan Zelezny, who is an idol to Neeraj Chopra, is a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder.

Olympic medalist and India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra has shared big news. After the retirement of Klaus Bartonietz, Neeraj Chopra's new coach has been announced.

Two-time Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra has announced that his idol Jan Zelezny will be his coach in the new Olympics cycle. Chopra, who parted ways with his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz after the Paris Olympics,

Under Zelezny's guidance, Neeraj is eager to deepen his technical mastery and build on the successes that have defined his career.

Just days after he penned a heartfelt note of thanks to long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz, Neeraj Chopra on Saturday (November 9, 2024) officially confirmed joining hands with Czech javelin legend Jan Železný as his new coach to train with.