India, Jan. 16 -- In preparation for the 2026 season, Neeraj Chopra has reunited with his former coach, Jai Chaudhary, who trained him during his formative years. Neeraj was coached by javelin throw legend Jan Zelezny last year, but the pair parted ways earlier this month. Chaudhary trains javelin throwers in Panipat, which is also Neeraj's home town.

Neeraj has begun his pre-season preparations in a javelin base at Potchefstroom in South Africa. His training camp runs till February 5, and according to a PTI report, the Sports Ministry has approved Rs.11.80 lakh for it.

According to the report, a Sports Authority of India source said, "The focused training block is aimed at sharpening his physical conditioning, strength, and technical c...