Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised Neeraj Chopra, a two -time Indian Olympic medalist Javelin, when he crossed 90 meters in the Doha Diamond League 2025 and said it is the result of his “tireless dedication, discipline and passion”.
The Doha Diamond League 2025 to dissolve the 90 meter mark and get his personal best throw to Neeraj Chopra a great feat!
There was an outing to remember Neeraj Chopra, a two -time Indian Olympic medalist spear, as he became the first Indian to cross the 90 -meter mark in the game on Friday. However, after a demonic throwing by Julian Weber of Germany in the Doha Diamond League, he could not secure the top spot on the podium this time.
Neeraj had an edge until the last round, crossing the 90-meter mark, breaking his own national record, with a spectacular throw of 90.23 meters. However, in the final set of the throw, Weber recorded a brilliant attempt of 91.06 meters, leaving Neeraj in second place. Anderson Peters of Granada is at number three, with a throw of 85.64 meters.
Neeraj made a stunning start, kicted his season with a throw of 88.44 meters, with Anderson Peters of Granada with 85.64 meters in second place and Tinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Volcott with 84.65 meters.
The second throw of superstar Indian was a dishonesty, but he still managed to maintain his lead. Julian Weber of Germany finished third with a throw of 85.57 meters.
However, Neeraj’s third throw, a demonic 90.23 meters, helped him touch the 90-meter mark, raising his leadership on his other opponents. He also broke his own national record by improving the 89.94 meter throw registered during the Stockhom Diamond League 2022.
Julian, however, came close, with a throw of 89.06 meters. Neeraj’s fourth throw was 80.56 meters, and the fifth throw was a dishonesty. However, it still holds Neeraj under the leadership, in second place with Julian and third place with Peters.
Although Neeraj was beaten in the final set of the throw, Weber threw the Indian 91.06 meters to pursue, which finished second with his final throw 88.20 meters. (AI)
