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," .

CHENNAI: After two Olympic medals (one gold and one silver), two world championships medals (one silver and one gold) and numerous other medals and top finishes

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. Neeraj Chopra's new coach is Jan Zelezny.

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.

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,

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 ...

​ New Delhi: Two-time Olympic and World Championships medallist Neeraj Chopra has joined hands with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who comes on board as the 26-year-old’s new coach ahead of the new season, Sports Authority of India said in a statement on Saturday.

"Our throwing styles are similar and his knowledge is unmatched," he says of the Czech great. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Neeraj Chopra has joined the training group under current world record holder Jan Železný to prepare for the 2025 season.