In the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025, Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the 90m mark for the first time in his career.
Neeraj Chopra in the Doha Diamond League 2025
On Friday, Neeraj made history as he became the first Indian athlete to exceed the coveted 90m limit in javelin during the 2025 Doha Diamond League. After several near misses in previous competitions, Neeraj finally succeeded in reaching the 90m mark on his third attempt with an impressive throw of 90.23m. Despite leading until the final round, Neeraj finished in second place as Germany’s Julian Weber outperformed himself with an extraordinary throw of 91.06m.
Additionally, India celebrated another achievement as Parul Chaudhary established a national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
As midnight IST approaches, we bid farewell. Today, we witnessed a historic moment from India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra. He has accomplished the remarkable feat of breaking the 90m barrier. With a breathtaking throw of 90.23m on his third attempt, he was ultimately surpassed by Germany’s Julian Weber, who broke his own personal best twice with a remarkable throw of 91.06m. It was a fantastic evening for sports enthusiasts.