Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Javelin Gold in Two Years
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League, marking his first victory in the prestigious series in two years. Chopra's opening throw of 88.16 meters secured the top spot against a competitive field, including German rival Julian Weber. This win is a significant boost for the Indian athlete as he continues his 2025 season.
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Neeraj Chopra's Diamond League win reinforces his position among the world's elite javelin throwers. It marks his first victory in the prestigious series in two years, demonstrating his continued consistency and competitive edge leading into major events like the Olympics. This win provides momentum for his 2025 season and underscores his status as a trailblazer for Indian athletics.
Chopra's winning throw of 88.16 meters in Paris is impressive but slightly below his personal and national record of 89.94 meters, set in 2022. He has also thrown over 89 meters multiple times, including his Olympic record of 89.12 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Chopra's primary rivals include German Julian Weber, Czech Jakub Vadlejch, and Grenadian Anderson Peters. These athletes frequently compete in major international events, making the field highly competitive and pushing Chopra to maintain and improve his performance.
Neeraj Chopra has won Olympic gold medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, became world champion at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, and has multiple golds from the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. He holds the Indian national record in javelin and is the first Asian to win both Olympic and World Championship gold in the event.