Neeraj Chopra betters own National Record at Doha Diamond League 2025, breaches 90m-mark for first time
Neeraj Chopra won the Silver medal after breaching the 90-metre mark in his career for the first ever time. He fired a 90.23 metre throw in his third attempt. Germany's Julian Weber fired a 91.06 metre throw in the final attempt and won the Gold medal.
Neeraj Chopra won Silver medal at the Javelin event in Doha Diamond League 2025. He also registered his personal best on a glittering night in the capital of Qatar.
Neeraj Chopra achieves personal best
Indian Superstar Neeraj Chopra registered 88.44 metre in his first throw. He bettered his effort with a 90.23 metre throw in his third attempt. It was also his best ever effort.
Neeraj Chopra's personal bests
90.23 metre - Doha (May 16, 2025)
89.94 metre - Stockholm (June 30, 2022)
89.45 metre - Paris (August 8, 2024)
Julien Weber steals the show
Germany's Julian Weber won the Gold medal after firing a 91.06 metre throw in his final attempt. Weber moved from Bronze to Silver medal position after registering a 89.06 metre throw in his 3rd attempt. He was getting better and better throughout the night and eventually edged Neeraj Chopra in the last attempt.
Grenada's Anderson Peters settled for the Bronze medal after firing a 85.64 metre throw in his first attempt.
India's Kishore Jena finished 8th in the event after achieving 78.60 metre in his 2nd attempt.
Final Standings
- Julian Weber (Germany): 91.06 m
- Neeraj Chopra (India): 90.23 m
3. Anderson Peters (Grenada): 85.64 m
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