Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra threw his second victory of 2025 at a distance of 85.29 meters in the spear competition at the Ostrao Golden Spike Event. Originally organized by Chopra’s individual coach and current world record holder Jaan Zelezney, the event was depicted to notable contestants including Rio Olympic gold medalist Thomas Roaler.The victory follows Chopra’s recent victory in the Paris Diamond League title last week. Prior to this season, he finished second for the Julian Weber of Germany at the Doha Diamond League Meet and Janusz Kusokinski Memorial event.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Pakistan’s Arshad Madam, the rule of the Olympic champion, was absent from these four programs. Nadem has been selective in its competition program this season, focusing on training in Pakistan. He attended the Asian Athletics Championship last month, which Chopra opted to skip, where he won a gold medal with an 86.40 meter throw.“My focus is on the World Athletics Championship and I am working hard for it,” Arshad said. “It’s very hot in Lahore. I am going to England soon and will train there for a month.”The World Athletics Championship is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from September 13-21, where both athletes are expected to compete.Needam made history by breaking the Olympic Javelin record with a 92.97 meter throw at the Paris Olympics last year. This achievement stopped Chopra from defending his gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics, which was affected by the epidemic.Recently, Nadeem served as the chief guest at a World Olympic Day celebrations in Lahore. During the incident, he shared his views on achievement and encouraged aspiring athletes.Arshad said, “It is a matter of pride for athletes to celebrate this day and I am proud that I am celebrating it as an Olympic gold medalist for the first time.”He also inspired young athletes, emphasizing the importance of determination and hard work. “The youth have to be my message focused. I came from a small place and won a gold medal. Therefore, if they work hard, they can also win medals.”
