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Neeraj Chopra to compete in India after 3 yrs at Federation Cup

SportzPower Team
May 08, 2024 17:05

Javelin Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.

The 26-year-old superstar is expected to travel to India from Doha after opening his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10, PTI reports.

“As per entries @Neeraj_chopra1 and Kishore Kumar Jena will compete in domestic competition starting May 12 in Bhubaneshwar,” the Athletics Federation of India posted on X (formerly Twitter).

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