Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Mark, Finishes Second at Doha Diamond League Men’s Javelin Throw Event

By  Firstdespatch Desk   May 17, 2025

Star Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second at the 2025 Doha Diamond League Men’s Javelin Throw event yesterday. Despite a record-breaking 90.23 meter throw, Neeraj had to settle behind Germany’s Julian Weber, who startled everyone with a final throw of 91.06 meters.

Earlier, the Olympic medalist smashed the 90-metre barrier for the first time in his career with a colossal throw of 90.23 meters in the third round. However, Germany’s Julian Weber, who came up with a winning throw of 91.06 meters in his final attempt, surpassed Chopra.

Moreover, India’s Parul Chaudhary finished 6th in women’s 3000m steeplechase event. She smashed her own national record with a time of 9:13.39.