Neeraj: India must host global athletics events

Neeraj Chopra with tennis ace Roger Federer (left) in Zurich

India's javelin super star Neeraj Chopra believes the country should hosts global events in the next two-three years.

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India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of smaller scale before that. "It will be good if we host the 2029 World Championships but, 2029 is a long way to go. India can host some big global competitions like Continental Tour event [of World Athletics] before that. Such an event will keep Indian fans interested in athletics.," Chopra told PTI in an interview felicitated by Switzerland Tourism.

"If international track and field stars come to India and compete against Indian athletes, it will be good for the country's athletes and fans alike," added the reigning world champion, who will resume training soon. "I've yet to chalk out a final plan. We'll do that in March, but most probably I'll start competition in May."

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