A look at Neeraj Chopra's fitness routine

Oct 5, 2023

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​Neeraj clinches "spectacular victory" in the Asian Games​

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bagged a gold medal for the country at the Asian Games. PM Modi has hailed the "spectacular victory" and has congratulated him.

​88.88m throw​

Neeraj got the gold with a best throw of 88.8 m in the final. Kishore Kumar Jena won silver.

Neeraj follows a strict diet and exercise routine to keep himself fit.

​Coconut water​

In an interview with ESPN, Neeraj had revealed that he starts his day with fruit juice or coconut water.

​Breakfast​

For breakfast he has three to four egg whites, two pieces of bread, a bowl of dalia, and fruits.

​Lunch​

Neeraj's lunch consists of native foods like curd and ricce, pulses, grilled chicken, and salad.

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​Snacks​

For snacks, he has dry fruits, particularly almonds. He also has fresh juice in between two big meals.

​Dinner​

For dinner, Neeraj prefers having light food like soup, boiled vegetables and fruits.

​Protein​

Protein is an important part of his diet as it helps his body adjust to the kind of sports he is in to. He consumes protein supplements.

​Weight training exercises​

The javelin thrower does weight training exercises as it helps him build his lower and upper body strength.

Variation of exercises

He also includes squats, snatch, weighted lunges and time circuits in his gym routine as they work on the muscles that help him in throwing.

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