Javelin Throw: India’s Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth at 2026 Doha Diamond League

By  News On Air   Jun 20, 2026

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished fourth at the Doha Diamond League last night in his first competition of the season. The 28-year-old recorded a best throw of 85.69 metres in his third attempt. It was his first event since recovering from a back injury that delayed the start of his season. 

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the event with a throw of 88.68 metres. Two-time world champion Andersen Peters of Grenada finished second with 86.38 metres, while American Curtis Thompson took third place with 85.99 metres.

Despite missing out on a podium finish, Chopra crossed the qualifying mark of 82.61 metres set by the Athletics Federation of India for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Chopra has already been named in India’s 32-member squad for the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.