Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz also confirmed that the star athlete will participate in the upcoming tournament in Bhubaneswar.

Federation Cup News: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has confirmed his participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15. The 26-year-old is expected to reach India on May 10 after starting the season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League series in Doha.

Athletics Federation of India tweeted, “As per the entries, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena will participate in the domestic tournament starting from May 12 in Bhubaneswar.” Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz also confirmed that the star athlete will participate in the upcoming tournament in Bhubaneswar.

28-year-old Kishor Jena, who finished second behind Chopra at the Hangzhou Asian Games, will also participate in the Doha Diamond League on May 10. Chopra last competed in the domestic event on March 17, 2021, when she won the gold medal with a throw of 87.80 metres.

After this Chopra won a historic gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. He became the Diamond League champion in 2022 and the World Champion in 2023. He also defended his title at the Asian Games in China.

Chopra also won three individual stages of the Diamond League and a silver medal at the World Championships in 2022. However, the Indian player has not been able to touch the 90 meter mark till now. His personal best is 89.94 meters which is also a national record.

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