Two-Time Olympic Medalist Neeraj Chopra Finally Breed The 90M Mark with a Stunning 90.23m Attempt in the Doha Diamond League men’s javelin throw event on friday. Neeraj, who have won the olympic gold as well as silver medal, Never Breed the 90M Mark Before This Event. The celebrated Indian Athlete’s Previous Best Was 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League 2022. 90.23m throw on his third attempt.
However, it was not enough as Germany’s Julian Weber Claimed The Top Spot with A 91.06m Throw.
It turns out to be a magical night for India’s golden boy as chopra achieved somebed Eventually Finishing Second in the Doha Diamond League Meet on Friday.
At the 2025 doha diamond league, two-time olympic medallist chopra hurled his javelin to a stunning distance of 90.23 meters on his third atmpt, instantly taking the lead and electrifting the Atmosphere in the stadium. This Made Him The First Indian JAVELIN Throver to Cross the 90M Mark in a World-Live Competition and is also a new national record for India, as chopra improved on his existing records of 89.94M SET in 202222222222222 Stockholm.
This throw wasn’t just about about numbers. For years, the 90m mark had become a symbolic mountain for Chopra – A distance he came to several times, often finishing just short with throws in the high 88s and 89s.
Despite Winning Olympic Gold at Tokyo, World Championship Gold in Budapest, And Ruling The Diamond League, One Question Lingred: When Will Neeraj Breach 90 Meters?
That question has now been answered – with authority.
In front of a packed crowd and a competitive field that included world-class Throwers, Chopra delivered when it is matted most.
The impact of new coach jan zan zelezny was apparent as chopra finally crossed the match that he had attempted several times in the last few years. Chopra has recently appointed three-time olympic gold medallist zelezny of the czech republic as his coach, replacing Dr. Klaus Bartonietz.
After a steady start in which he reacted 88.44m in his first attempt and followed it up with a foul, chopora unleashed the monster throw in his third atmpt – His Javelin Slicing Throwin Slicing Through SCY and Landing beyond the hallowed 90-metre mark. A roar erupted, not just from the crowd, but across social media and sports circles in India and beyond as the throw was marked 90.23m.
With this throw, neeraj joins the elite club of javelin throwers who have crossed the 90 mark, which incisions Reigning Olympic Gold Medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, Reaffirming His Status Ession of the Sport’s all-time greats. The relife and joy was evident on his face -thhis was more than just a statistic; It was a personal milstone.
(With IANS Inputs)
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