Neeraj Chopra’s big claim, India will bid to host the World Athletics Championships 2027

Zurich. India may host the World Athletics Championships in 2027 as Olympic gold medalist and newly crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra revealed that the country is going to bid to host the event.

Ahead of the Diamond League event, Chopra was asked about the possibility of India hosting the World Championships and spectators turning up to watch the javelin event, he said, “They are going to bid.” I would urge the fans and I hope they turn up in large numbers to watch the contest.

Chopra said, “Javelin throw has become famous in India now. I have always been saying in interviews in India that we need to understand athletics because athletics is not just limited to javelin throw. There are many other competitions in this. So if the spectators don’t turn up, I will encourage them to reach the stadium. ”””’ He said, ”Indian people are very supportive and now they are taking interest in athletics. India had three players in the top six in javelin throw in Budapest.

Meanwhile, it is learned that the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will have to make a formal bid to host the World Championships and first get the nod from the government. AFI is yet to contact the government, while the last date for submission of bid applications is October 2.

After winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Chopra also had to deal with injuries but she did not let her confidence waver. He said, “Due to a groin injury, I have not been able to participate in many competitions this year. From May till the World Championships, I only took part in five or six practice sessions and even then did not run the entire run up. “The World Championships were challenging for me but I was fully prepared mentally,” said Chopra. . World Championships are tough not only on the body but also on the mind.

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