I would look to compete at the World Championships with a pressure-free mindset: Neeraj Chopra

As Neeraj Chopra gets set for the World Athletics Championships starting July 15, the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist talked about how no athlete is immune to pressure.

In an interview with the Times of India, Neeraj said that some athletes simply accept that they are under pressure ahead of an event while others just shut themselves out. 'I have never said that I don't feel the pressure when performing on a big stage like the World Championships as it's very natural. But, the real deal is to have that clarity of thoughts and stay calm even during a challenging situation,' added the 24-year-old.

Neeraj however said that he would look to compete at the World Championships with a pressure-free mindset and won't get complacent by the fact that he is an Olympic champion.

The men’s javelin throw at World Championship is scheduled to start with the qualification rounds on July 21, with the final scheduled for July 23.

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