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Neeraj expects fierce competition in CWG; explains coaching switch after Zelezny stint

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI)India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra believes the absence of an Olympics or World Championships in 2026 does not make the season any easier, with the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games set to provide world-class competition.
Speaking during a Wanda Diamond League media interaction in Doha on Thursday, Chopra said Indian athletes still face a demanding calendar and cannot afford to ease off despite the lack of the sport’s biggest events.
“There are no Olympics or World Championships this year, but as Indian athletes, we have the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. So, this is also a very busy season for us. And yes, maybe it's a little more mentally relaxed for us when there isn't a major championship. But physically, we always push ourselves to give our best every year. That's the only difference — mentally, I think we're a little more relaxed,” he said.
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