The coach who made India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra a superstar, Klaus Bartonietz has now decided to part ways with Neeraj. India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has won medals in many competitions. Neeraj won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. He won the gold medal in Tokyo 2020. In making Neeraj a superstar, his coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz has played a very important role.
Bartonietz is a biomechanics expert from Germany. But now they are separating from Neeraj. The Indian Athletics Federation has also expressed its reaction in this regard. He also gave the reason for Bartonietz’s resignation. Klaus Bartonitz has been with Neeraj Chopra since 2019. He stood by Neeraj in every major tournament. But now due to growing age, he is going to leave this post. Bartoniez is about 75 years old.
Klaus Bartonietz has been a father to Neeraj Chopra
The 75 years old and now he wants to spend time with his family. Apart from this, one cannot travel much. Not that Neeraj wants to leave them, but the Bartoniettes themselves are no longer in a position to live with him. Neeraj won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with Klaus Bartonietz. Won a silver medal in Paris. Along with this, he became the world champion. Neeraj also showed his strength in the Diamond League Championship under Bartonietz’s tutelage. He won a gold medal in the Asian Games.
Klaus had said before leaving, “He is a very hard worker. Also, you have to be mentally strong, otherwise you are not going to win at big events. He is not overconfident but realistic. He never talks nonsense and never makes a big noise. Like a Formula One race driver who understands the power, engine speed, and everything about the car, Neeraj understands the event and his body.”
