Javelin coach Uwe Hohn on his way out as his contract ends: sources
3 years, 4 months ago

Javelin coach Uwe Hohn on his way out as his contract ends: sources

India TV News  

Former world record holder and national javelin coach Uwe Hohn is on his way out as his contract, which ran till the end of Tokyo Olympics, is unlikely to be extended further. The 59-year-old German was appointed as chief coach in November 2017 for one year to train the likes of Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopa, other Tokyo Olympians Shivpal Singh and Annu Rani. SAI had also pointed out that it had appointed another foreign javelin throw coach, bio-mechanics expert Dr Klaus Bartonietz at considerable expense on the recommendation of Athletics Federation of India. Sources said Hohn had decided to renew the contract in October 2020 at existing terms and was training Shivpal, who failed to qualify for the finals with a below-par best throw of 76.40m.

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Contract of Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz extended till 2024 Paris Olympics: AFI
3 years ago

Contract of Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz extended till 2024 Paris Olympics: AFI

India TV News  

Highlights Javelin thrower Chopra had expressed a desire to continue to train with Klaus Bartonietz. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday. "We have secured the services of Olympic Games javelin throw gold medallist Neeraj …

Contract of Neeraj Chopra's Coach Klaus Bartonietz Extended Till 2024 Paris Olympics: AFI
3 years ago

Contract of Neeraj Chopra's Coach Klaus Bartonietz Extended Till 2024 Paris Olympics: AFI

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday. “We have secured the services of Olympic Games javelin throw gold medallist Neeraj Chopra’s coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz till the 2024 Paris Games,” the Athletics Federation of India …

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Returns to Training After Historic Feat
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Returns to Training After Historic Feat

News 18  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has returned to training at the NIS-Patiala more than two months after he clinched a historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics in August. Chopra, who became only the second Indian individual Olympic gold winner and first ever top podium finisher in athletics, was on a break after his historic feat on August 7 in Tokyo. …

Javelin Throw Coach Uwe Hohn Out, AFI Says it is Hiring Two New Coaches
3 years, 3 months ago

Javelin Throw Coach Uwe Hohn Out, AFI Says it is Hiring Two New Coaches

News 18  

The Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced the end of its association with national chief javelin coach Uwe Hohn, saying it is “not happy” with his performance and will hire two new foreign coaches soon. So the plan is to introduce build-up competitions at the zonal level so that athletes don’t have to travel far.” Going by what the …

'Unhappy' AFI ends association with national chief javelin coach Uwe Hohn
3 years, 3 months ago

'Unhappy' AFI ends association with national chief javelin coach Uwe Hohn

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The contract of the 59-year-old German, a former world record holder, was valid until the end of the Tokyo Olympics. Jaipur: The Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced the end of its association with national chief javelin coach Uwe Hohn, saying it is “not happy” with his performance and will hire two new foreign coaches soon. So the plan …

Javelin throw coach Uwe Hohn out, AFI hiring two new foreign coaches
3 years, 3 months ago

Javelin throw coach Uwe Hohn out, AFI hiring two new foreign coaches

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India on Monday announced the end of its association with national chief javelin coach Uwe Hohn, saying it is "not happy" with his performance and will hire two new foreign coaches soon. Mr. Hohn was appointed as chief coach in November 2017 for one year to train the likes of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and two …

Sreeshankar, Tajinder and Annu to have new coaches
3 years, 3 months ago

Sreeshankar, Tajinder and Annu to have new coaches

The Hindu  

They all broke national records this year but the slump in their performance at the Tokyo Olympics has forced the Athletics Federation of India to change the coaches of long jumper M. Sreeshankar, shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and javelin thrower Annu Rani. The first action has already been taken, we have changed his coach,” said AFI president Adille Sumariwalla …

Tokyo Olympics | The Uwe Hohn influence on Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | The Uwe Hohn influence on Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

Uwe Hohn, India’s javelin coach, has played a significant role in shaping Neeraj Chopra’s career. A couple of months after Neeraj clinched the gold at the Asian Games in Jakarta with a National record of 88.06m, Hohn had said in an interview, at the Ekamra Sports Literature Festival at Bhubaneswar, that his ward was destined for greater glory. One of …

Tokyo Olympics: The Hohn influence on Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: The Hohn influence on Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

Uwe Hohn may no longer be the coach of Neeraj Chopra, but the German certainly played a significant role in shaping up his career. After Neeraj clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta with a National record of 88.06m, Hohn had said in an interview, at the Ekamra Sports Literature Festival at Bhubaneswar, that his ward was …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's javelin coach accuses SAI and AFI of failing to provide high-level training to athletes
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's javelin coach accuses SAI and AFI of failing to provide high-level training to athletes

Firstpost  

German coach Uwe Hohn said the Sports Authority of India and the Athletics Federation of India “did not do enough” to provide high-level competitive training for its athletes. New Delhi: India’s javelin coach has accused the country’s sporting bodies of failing to adequately prepare New Delhi’s athletes for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. “When I came here I …

A message for Neeraj Chopra in Vetter's amazing throw - Sports news
4 years, 4 months ago

A message for Neeraj Chopra in Vetter's amazing throw - Sports news

The Hindu  

With German Johannes Vetter producing the second-longest throw in javelin history in Poland on Sunday, former world record holder Uwe Hohn feels that Neeraj Chopra should get ready to fight the big throws to win the Olympic gold in Tokyo next year. “I don’t know if Vetter or Rohler can show that in Tokyo but I think Neeraj needs to …

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