Neeraj Chopra, Doha Diamond League 2025 Highlights:
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra competed in the Doha Diamond League 2025 on Friday (May 16). In the men's javelin throw event, Neeraj claimed the second spot, achieving a remarkable best throw of 90.23 meters in his third attempt. Germany's Julian Weber secured the first position with an incredible 91.06-meter throw during his sixth attempt. Alongside Neeraj, fellow Indian participant Kishore Jena also competed in the men's javelin throw, finishing eighth.
Athletes are rewarded with 8 points for securing first place in a leg of the Diamond League, while second place earns 7 points, third earns 6 points, and fourth place gets 5 points. Consequently, Neeraj Chopra received 7 points, while Weber earned 8. The Diamond League 2025 season will culminate on September 27 and 28 with the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, where the victor will be awarded the prestigious Diamond Trophy.
Historic 90-Meter Throw by Neeraj
In Doha, Neeraj Chopra's first attempt was impressive at 88.44 meters, but his second was a foul. His third attempt was historic at 90.23 meters, marking the first time in his career he surpassed the 90-meter barrier. Notably, this feat sets a national record as no other Indian athlete has accomplished this distance in javelin throw.
Neeraj's fourth throw did not meet expectations, reaching only 80.56 meters. His fifth throw was a foul again, followed by an 88.20-meter attempt in the sixth.
At the Doha Diamond League, Neeraj faced competition from notable athletes like Anderson Peters (Grenada), Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic), Julian Weber, and Max Dehning (both from Germany), Julius Yego (Kenya), and Roderick Dean (Japan). Notably absent was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the Paris Olympic 2024 gold medalist.
Neeraj Chopra had previously set his personal best at 89.94 meters in the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League. His first Doha Diamond League participation was in 2018, where he finished fourth. In 2023, he secured first place, followed by a second position in 2024.
Source: aajtak
Neeraj Chopra's Performance in Doha:
First attempt - 88.44 meters Second attempt - Foul Third attempt - 90.23 meters Fourth attempt - 80.56 meters Fifth attempt - Foul Sixth attempt - 88.20 meters
Kishore Jena's Performance in Doha:
First attempt - 68.07 meters Second attempt - 78.60 meters Third attempt - Foul Fourth attempt - 74.80 meters Fifth attempt - 77.28 meters Sixth attempt - NA
Best Throws of All 11 Competitors in Doha Diamond League:
1. Julian Weber (Germany) - 91.06 meters 2. Neeraj Chopra (India) - 90.23 meters 3. Anderson Peters (Grenada) - 85.64 meters 4. Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad & Tobago) - 84.65 meters 5. Mohamed Hussein Ahmed Sameeh (Egypt) - 80.95 meters 6. Oliver Helander (Finland) - 79.61 meters 7. Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic) - 79.06 meters 8. Kishore Jena (India) - 78.60 meters 9. Julius Yego (Kenya) - 78.52 meters 10. Roderick G. Dean (Japan) - 76.49 meters 11. Max Dehning (Germany) - 74.00 meters
