India’s Olympic gold medalist and world-renowned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to action at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 in the Czech Republic on June 24. This prestigious athletics meet belongs to the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series and ranks among the oldest and most respected track-and-field competitions in Europe.
Event Details: When and Where to Watch
- Event: Men’s Javelin Throw
- Date: Monday, June 24, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM IST (7:00 PM local time)
Where to Watch
- Live stream: World Athletics’ official YouTube channel
- TV broadcast: Not available in India
Top Rivals at Ostrava
Chopra is set to go up against a formidable lineup of the world’s top javelin throwers, including:
- Jan Vyska (Czech Republic):
- Anderson Peters (Grenada): Two-time world champion
- Thomas Röhler (Germany): 2016 Olympic champion
- Nine top athletes will compete in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
Training With a Legend
Neeraj Chopra is currently being coached by Czech javelin legend Jan Železný, who himself has clinched multiple victories at Ostrava. Chopra recently crossed the 90-meter mark in training and is coming off a strong win at the Paris Diamond League, where he threw over 88 meters.
Why This Meet Matters
The Ostrava Golden Spike, founded in 1961, is one of Europe’s most respected athletics competitions just below the Diamond League in status. For Chopra, this event serves as vital preparation ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Notable Information: After his comeback, he will gear up for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic a historic javelin competition scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on July 5.
Final Word
Neeraj Chopra’s return to Ostrava marks another big step in his journey toward Olympic and World Championship glory. With his form peaking and a world-class coach in his corner, all eyes will be on the Indian star as he takes the field in the Czech Republic.
Written by RITESH SINGH
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