Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who holds Olympic and World Champion titles, has been put forward by World Athletics as a nominee for the 2023 Men’s Athlete of the Year accolade. He is up against formidable competition from a group of 10 other athletes.
World Athletics, the global governing body for track and field, has officially designated Neeraj Chopra as a nominee for the coveted 2023 Men’s Athlete of the Year award. This nomination highlights Neeraj’s extraordinary accomplishments in javelin throwing, as well as his remarkable gold medal victories at the Olympics and World Championships.
Neeraj Chopra Selection by Athletics Experts
A panel of international experts in athletics, representing all six continental regions affiliated with World Athletics, carefully handpicked the 11 contenders for this prestigious accolade. Among these contenders, Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic and world champion, is in the running for the distinction of being the world’s premier male athlete.
Who are the other Diverse Fields of Competitors?
Neeraj Chopra faces formidable competition in this quest for glory, as he shares the nominee list with a distinguished roster of athletes from around the world. Prominent rivals include Ryan Crouser (shot put) from the USA, Mondo Duplantis (pole vault) from Sweden, Soufiane El Bakkali (3000m steeplechase) from Morocco, Jakob Ingebrigtsen (1500m/mile/5000m) from Norway, Kelvin Kiptum (marathon) from Kenya, Pierce LePage (decathlon) from Canada, Noah Lyles (100m/200m) from the USA, Alvaro Martin (race walk) from Spain, Miltiadis Tentoglou (long jump) from Greece, and Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles/400m) from Norway.
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What is the Voting Process and Finalists?
After a rigorous three-stage voting process, the finalists will be determined. The official announcement of the winners is scheduled for December 11, 2023, through World Athletics’ social media platforms.
Influence of Votes
The selection of the awardees will rely on a combined voting system. The World Athletics Council and the broader World Athletics community will cast their votes via email, each contributing 50% to the final outcome. Furthermore, the public will have the opportunity to cast their votes online through the World Athletics social media platforms, with their input accounting for 25% in determining the overall result.