Neeraj Chopra to stay in USA till July despite off-season camp coming to end in March, here's why
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Neeraj Chopra, who is training at in USA at the moment, is not coming back India anytime soon. The 24-year-old had asked for extension of his stay in US and that seems to have been approved by Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Neeraj Chopra, who is training at in USA at the moment, is not coming back India anytime soon. The 24-year-old had asked for extension of his stay in US and that seems to have been approved by Sports Authority of India (SAI).
His off-season camp was to conclude on March 4 but the javelin thrower had asked for extension to prepare for the World Championships that are slated to take place in Oregon from July 25 to 24. Neeraj has currently been training at the Chula Vista elite athlete training centre since December 5. Returning to India and then going back to USA again makes no sense, said some sources.
Around 15 to 25 athletes, including those who have already qualified for the World Athletics Championships, will join Neeraj at the training centre from June 18th to July 13. It is expected that 10 to 12 officials, including coaches and other members of the support staff will also accompany the athletes.
