 "Who is Sergey Makarov, India’s new foreign javelin throw coach?")
In a significant boost to India’s athletics programme, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has appointed two-time Olympic medallist Sergey Aleksandrovich Makarov as the new foreign javelin throw coach for the Indian national team.
Sergey Makarov, a legendary javelin thrower from Russia, will work with Indian athletes, including two-time Olympic medal winner Neeraj Chopra , Kishore Jena, Annu Rani, and other top javelin throwers. He will also oversee the training of young and upcoming athletes at the national camp.
Notably, Neeraj Chopra will continue to work with his personal coach, Jan Zelezny , a former world record holder. Zelezny has been guiding Chopra on a need-to-basis since the retirement of his former coach, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz.
As the new javelin throw coach, Sergey Makarov’s first major assignment will be at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, scheduled to take place in September. He will oversee the Indian athletics program for the new Olympic cycle, bringing his wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
“Aleksandrovich’s extensive experience as both an athlete and coach is poised to significantly elevate the development of javelin throw within our country,” Radhakrishnan Nair, the chief national coach for Indian athletics, said.
Russian javelin expert Makarov Sergey Aleksandrovich will oversee elite Indian javelin throw programe and will be based at NIS Patiala.#IndianAthletics #javelin #WorldAthletics #Patiala
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) January 27, 2025
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Sergey Makarov is a highly accomplished javelin thrower, with a storied career that includes two Olympic bronze medals, won at the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympics. He is also a former world men’s javelin throw champion.
Makarov’s personal best throw of 92.61m, achieved in 2002, still stands as the national record in his country. At 51, Makarov brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role, and his appointment is expected to have a significant impact on India’s athletics program.
India’s foreign javelin throw coach position has a history of attracting high-profile talent. Prior to Makarov’s appointment, German legend Uwe Hohn, who holds the eternal world record in javelin throw, served in the same role from 2017 to 2021.
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