Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his triumph in the Diamond League, Lausanne Switzerland and praised the Tokyo Olympic gold medal winner for his perseverance and hard work.

"Disappointment makes you stronger and it propels you to aim higher &amp; become better than before. Your win at the #DiamondLeague in Lausanne just goes to show that perseverance &amp; hard work always pays off. You are a star @Neeraj_chopra1! Keep shining always," Tendulkar tweeted on Saturday.

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Your win at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiamondLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiamondLeague</a> in Lausanne just goes to show that perseverance &amp; hard work always pays off. 
 
You are a ⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Neeraj_chopra1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Neeraj_chopra1</a>! Keep shining always. <a href="https://t.co/TLUYoe6CFp">pic.twitter.com/TLUYoe6CFp</a>
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The javelin star made a stunning comeback from injury to win the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m.

With his best throw at the event, Chopra became the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Diamond League Meeting title in Lausanne.

Neeraj`s throw sequence on the day was 89.08m, 85.18m, he skipped the third attempt while making a foul in the fourth. He&nbsp;also skipped his fifth attempt and then made a throw of 80.04m in his sixth and final attempt.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/for-the-first-time-in-ten-years-didnt-touch-a-bat-for-a-month-virat-kohli-on-recent-struggles-510660" hreflang="en">For the first time in ten years, didn't touch a bat for a month: Virat Kohli on recent struggles</a>

Czech Republic`s Jakub Valejch threw 85.88m to claim the second spot while USA`s Curtis Thompson hurled 83.72m for the third spot.

The Indian Olympic champion also met with IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach after finishing the event.

Earlier in July, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was ruled out from Commonwealth Games. Neeraj sustained a groin injury in the finals of the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Sunday, where he clinched the silver medal, to end India`s 19-year-long wait for a medal at the world championships.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his triumph in the Diamond League, Lausanne Switzerland and praised the Tokyo Olympic gold medal winner for his perseverance and hard work.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his triumph in the Diamond League, Lausanne Switzerland and praised the Tokyo Olympic gold medal winner for his perseverance and hard work. "Disappointment makes you stronger and it propels you to aim higher & become better than before. Your win at the #DiamondLeague in Lausanne just goes to show that perseverance & hard work always pays off. You are a star @Neeraj_chopra1! Keep shining always," Tendulkar tweeted on Saturday. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli to return! India's predicted playing XI for Asia Cup clash against Pakistan Disappointment makes you stronger and it propels you to aim higher & become better than before. Your win at the #DiamondLeague in Lausanne just goes to show that perseverance & hard work always pays off. You are a ⭐️ @Neeraj_chopra1! Keep shining always. pic.twitter.com/TLUYoe6CFp — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 27, 2022 × The javelin star made a stunning comeback from injury to win the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m. With his best throw at the event, Chopra became the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Diamond League Meeting title in Lausanne. Neeraj`s throw sequence on the day was 89.08m, 85.18m, he skipped the third attempt while making a foul in the fourth. He also skipped his fifth attempt and then made a throw of 80.04m in his sixth and final attempt. ALSO READ: For the first time in ten years, didn't touch a bat for a month: Virat Kohli on recent struggles Czech Republic`s Jakub Valejch threw 85.88m to claim the second spot while USA`s Curtis Thompson hurled 83.72m for the third spot. The Indian Olympic champion also met with IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach after finishing the event. Earlier in July, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was ruled out from Commonwealth Games. Neeraj sustained a groin injury in the finals of the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Sunday, where he clinched the silver medal, to end India`s 19-year-long wait for a medal at the world championships.

'You are a star'- Sachin Tendulkar sends a heartfelt message to Neeraj Chopra for his recent triumph

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra kicked off his first-ever Olympics campaign in style. Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.65m on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.&nbsp;

The monstrous throw helped him finish on top of Group A. Neeraj's biggest rival and a contender for Gold Johannes Vetter (from Germany) qualified in his third attempt with a throw of 85.64m. Finland's Lassi Etelatalo is the third automatic qualification with a throw of 84.50m.

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Neeraj's FIRST attempt of 86.65m in his FIRST-EVER <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> was recorded as the highest in men's Group A, beating <a href="https://twitter.com/jojo_javelin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jojo_javelin</a>'s 85.64m 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrongerTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrongerTogether</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedByEmotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedByEmotion</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestOfTokyo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BestOfTokyo</a> <a href="https://t.co/U4eYHBVrjG">pic.twitter.com/U4eYHBVrjG</a>
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Germany's Johannes Vetter is the only male javelin thrower in the world to have gone beyond the 90m-mark in the last 24 months. He has shown some prolific form in recent competitions and has gone past 90-mark on 18 different occasions.&nbsp;

Neeraj Chopra, on the other hand, has a personal best of 88.07m, which still is the second-best throw in the world in all competitions this season and a national record. This javelin was thrown during the Indian Grand Prix in Patiala, earlier this year.&nbsp;

Chopra will compete in the finals on August 7. Shivpal Singh on the other hand is still competing in Group B and is currently placed 10th with a throw of 76.40m.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra kicked off his first-ever Olympics campaign in style. Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra kicked off his first-ever Olympics campaign in style. Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.65m on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The monstrous throw helped him finish on top of Group A. Neeraj's biggest rival and a contender for Gold Johannes Vetter (from Germany) qualified in his third attempt with a throw of 85.64m. Finland's Lassi Etelatalo is the third automatic qualification with a throw of 84.50m. WATCH: .@Neeraj_chopra1 made entering an Olympic final look so easy! 😲😱 Neeraj's FIRST attempt of 86.65m in his FIRST-EVER #Olympics was recorded as the highest in men's Group A, beating @jojo_javelin's 85.64m 👏#StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #Tokyo2020 | #BestOfTokyo pic.twitter.com/U4eYHBVrjG — #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) August 4, 2021 × Germany's Johannes Vetter is the only male javelin thrower in the world to have gone beyond the 90m-mark in the last 24 months. He has shown some prolific form in recent competitions and has gone past 90-mark on 18 different occasions. Neeraj Chopra, on the other hand, has a personal best of 88.07m, which still is the second-best throw in the world in all competitions this season and a national record. This javelin was thrown during the Indian Grand Prix in Patiala, earlier this year. Chopra will compete in the finals on August 7. Shivpal Singh on the other hand is still competing in Group B and is currently placed 10th with a throw of 76.40m.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Neeraj Chopra in men's javelin finals with a monstrous attempt - WATCH

Neeraj Chopra had a fruitful 2018 when he won javelin gold at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games but the Indian reckons this year is going to be even more crucial for him as he chases Olympic glory at Tokyo 2020.

Last year, the long-haired former world junior champion became only the third man to win an athletics gold for India at the Commonwealth Games after sprinter Milkha Singh in 1958 and discus thrower Vikas Gowda in 2014.

A throw of 86.47 metres was enough to take the title on the Gold Coast and he followed that up with 87.43 metres at the Diamond League leg in Doha in May.

At the Asiad in Jakarta he threw even further at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, clearing a season's best distance of 88.06 metres for the title -- placing him sixth on the IAAF top list for 2018.

"I believe 2019 is going to be even more important than 2018," Chopra, still only 21, told Reuters in an interview.

"In 2018 the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games were there, which were good.

"But this year there is world championships and more importantly this is the year just before the Olympics and if I want to get ready for the Olympics, I will have to perform well this year."

While India are credited with Norman Pritchard's hurdles silver medals from 1900 before it gained independence from Britain, the world's second most populous nation considers itself never to have won an athletics medal at an Olympics.

Chopra, currently ranked fourth in the IAAF world rankings in javelin, knows that he is by far the best chance of ending that drought in Tokyo next year.

"It feels good that people have expectations from you, that's a good feeling for me," Chopra, who is supported by diversified conglomerate JSW Group's Sports Excellence Programme, said from a training camp in Potchefstroom.

"But I have to do my work. Their expectations are a good thing but I need to continue to perform as I have put in lot of hard work...

"Obviously there is some pressure that so many people are watching me, but I focus on staying positive and injury-free, and give my best performance, that's all."

ALTITUDE TRAINING

Hailing from Haryana, which is better known for producing wrestlers and kabaddi players, Chopra has traded home for an altitude training camp with his coach Uwe Hohn on the South African highveld.

He suffered a bit of a setback with an elbow injury he picked up late last year and has worked extensively on his core strengthening and flexibility with an eye on the World Championships in Doha, starting in September.

"Training is going well, we came here in mid-January so it has been a month and a half already," he said.

"Training is starting to make a difference on strengthening, core, explosive power. It's going well overall.

"Next, we will put in a lot of work on the technical aspects. Overall I feel this year is going to be better than last year."

Chopra is also bringing change to his throwing technique after realising that he was falling more on his left side during the point of release, forcing his javelin to also veer left.

He is aware of the tough competition that lies ahead and understands the need to produce his best throws throughout the season.

"My main task I believe is to be consistent. It's not that I can throw a 90 (metres) once and then start throwing 81-82 after that," he added.

"If you are consistent then there are high chances that I can break my personal bests in competitions."

Neeraj Chopra had a fruitful 2018 when he won javelin gold at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games but the Indian reckons this year is going to be even more crucial for him as he chases Olympic glory at Tokyo 2020.

Neeraj Chopra had a fruitful 2018 when he won javelin gold at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games but the Indian reckons this year is going to be even more crucial for him as he chases Olympic glory at Tokyo 2020. Last year, the long-haired former world junior champion became only the third man to win an athletics gold for India at the Commonwealth Games after sprinter Milkha Singh in 1958 and discus thrower Vikas Gowda in 2014. A throw of 86.47 metres was enough to take the title on the Gold Coast and he followed that up with 87.43 metres at the Diamond League leg in Doha in May. At the Asiad in Jakarta he threw even further at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, clearing a season's best distance of 88.06 metres for the title -- placing him sixth on the IAAF top list for 2018. "I believe 2019 is going to be even more important than 2018," Chopra, still only 21, told Reuters in an interview. "In 2018 the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games were there, which were good. "But this year there is world championships and more importantly this is the year just before the Olympics and if I want to get ready for the Olympics, I will have to perform well this year." While India are credited with Norman Pritchard's hurdles silver medals from 1900 before it gained independence from Britain, the world's second most populous nation considers itself never to have won an athletics medal at an Olympics. Chopra, currently ranked fourth in the IAAF world rankings in javelin, knows that he is by far the best chance of ending that drought in Tokyo next year. "It feels good that people have expectations from you, that's a good feeling for me," Chopra, who is supported by diversified conglomerate JSW Group's Sports Excellence Programme, said from a training camp in Potchefstroom. "But I have to do my work. Their expectations are a good thing but I need to continue to perform as I have put in lot of hard work... "Obviously there is some pressure that so many people are watching me, but I focus on staying positive and injury-free, and give my best performance, that's all." ALTITUDE TRAINING Hailing from Haryana, which is better known for producing wrestlers and kabaddi players, Chopra has traded home for an altitude training camp with his coach Uwe Hohn on the South African highveld. He suffered a bit of a setback with an elbow injury he picked up late last year and has worked extensively on his core strengthening and flexibility with an eye on the World Championships in Doha, starting in September. "Training is going well, we came here in mid-January so it has been a month and a half already," he said. "Training is starting to make a difference on strengthening, core, explosive power. It's going well overall. "Next, we will put in a lot of work on the technical aspects. Overall I feel this year is going to be better than last year." Chopra is also bringing change to his throwing technique after realising that he was falling more on his left side during the point of release, forcing his javelin to also veer left. He is aware of the tough competition that lies ahead and understands the need to produce his best throws throughout the season. "My main task I believe is to be consistent. It's not that I can throw a 90 (metres) once and then start throwing 81-82 after that," he added. "If you are consistent then there are high chances that I can break my personal bests in competitions."

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'You are a star'- Sachin Tendulkar sends a heartfelt message to Neeraj Chopra for his recent triumph

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Neeraj Chopra in men's javelin finals with a monstrous attempt - WATCH

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has Olympics on his mind as he gears up for 2019