Neeraj Chopra, Men’s Javelin Throw Highlights, Doha Diamond League 2025© AFP
Neeraj Chopra in Doha Diamond League 2025, Javelin Throw Highlights: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra made history on Friday as he became the first-ever Indian to breach the elusive 90m mark in javelin, competing at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. After several close attempts in the past, Neeraj finally breached the 90m barrier, on his third attempt of the night, with a stunning throw of 90.23m. Despite leading up to the final round, Neeraj ended up finishing second as Germany’s Julian Weber broke his own personal best with a sensational throw of 91.06m. India also had more to be proud of, as Parul Chaudhary set a national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
It was Weber’s first 90m-plus effort as well, and he became the 26th javelin thrower to breach the coveted mark. His effort was the world leading mark this season so far. Two-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada was third with his opening throw of 84.65m.
“I am very happy to have breached the 90m mark but it’s a bitter-sweet experience,” Chopra said later.
“My coach Jan Zelezny said today is the day when I can throw 90m. The wind helps and weather is little warm and that helps. I also told Julian that we can throw 90m. I am also happy for him (Julian).
“I believe I can throw farther than this in the coming events. We will work on some aspects and will throw 90m plus again this season,” he added.
The other Indian in the fray, Kishore Jena finished eighth with a below-par throw of 78.60m.
Chopra began the contest with 88.44m, followed by a foul attempt. He then sent his spear past the elusive 90m mark to the collective sigh of relief of the whole country. His next three series were 80.56m, foul and 88.20m.
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