Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and renowned javelin coach Jan Zelezny have announced the mutual conclusion of their coaching partnership after a single season. The collaboration, which began towards the end of 2024 ahead of the 2025 season, saw Chopra make significant technical progress, including breaching the elusive 90-meter mark for the first time in his career at the Doha Diamond League. However, the competitive season under Zelezny was described as 'mixed' and culminated in a disappointing 8th place finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. This result ended Chopra's seven-year streak of winning medals at major international events, reportedly due to a back injury that affected his performance. Both Chopra and Zelezny released statements expressing mutual admiration and respect. Chopra highlighted that working with his childhood idol "opened his eyes to many new ideas" regarding technique, rhythm, and movement, and he valued the friendship built. Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and world champion, acknowledged their positive relationship and expressed pride in helping Chopra achieve the 90-meter barrier. Looking ahead, Neeraj Chopra plans to take the lead in shaping his own coaching direction, drawing on the expertise gained from his various coaches. His immediate focus is on maintaining health and preparing for the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games. The news of the split was widely reported by Indian news outlets on January 10, 2026.