“They meet once again”: Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra to face World No. 1 Johannes Vetter at Finnish meet
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Neeraj Chopra and Johannes Vetter
Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will be facing old rival and friend World No. 1 Johannes Vetter at the Paavo Nurmi Games in June 2022. He will also face the reigning World Champion Anderson Peters in Finland.
Although Neeraj Chopra is expected to participate in the Diamond League coming next month, the Paavo Nurmi is his first official confirmation of his participation, especially since winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The Paavo Nurmi games are Finland’s most prestigious track and field games that have been held every year since 1957.
Who will reign supreme at the Paavo Nurmi Games: Neeraj Chopra or Vetter?
Vetter won the 2020 Paavo Nurmi Games with a 91.49m with a meet record. This will however be the first time that Chopra will be competing at the prestigious event. Germany’s Julian Webber, world no.3, will also be in action in Finland.
Last year, Neeraj Chopra won India’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics with an 87.58m throw. However, Vetter has a personal best of 97.76m, which is the second longest throw in the world. Finland will be a great place to see where the two athletes stand after the Tokyo Olympics.
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