Neeraj Chopra, the winner of the inaugural NC Classic on Saturday, admitted he could have performed better at the event, but claimed a 90-metre throw was unlikely due to the conditions at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here.

The 27-year-old Indian javelin thrower dominated the eponymous event, clinching top honours with a throw of 86.18m on his third attempt.

“I felt like I should have definitely crossed 88 meters. The way I was feeling, even a 90-meter throw seemed possible. But the conditions weren’t ideal. My run-up wasn’t great today, and my technique was not at its best — yet, despite that, I managed a good mark, so I’m quite happy,” Chopra told IANS.