Archive · 19 May 2025
Chopra Breaks 90m Mark, Finishes Second in Doha Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra, a famous Indian athlete, threw a javelin really far - over 90 meters!
This was a big achievement for him.
Even though he threw his spear farther than ever before, another athlete, Julian Weber from Germany, threw it even further, winning the competition.
Chopra was happy to finally pass the 90-meter mark, but a little sad he didn't win.
His coach thinks he can throw even farther in future competitions.
Both athletes were happy for each other.
Chopra's coach believes the wind helped him achieve this.
Chopra is now focused on improving further.
Neeraj Chopra threw a personal best of 90.23m, becoming the third Asian to breach the 90m mark.
Chopra finished second in the Doha Diamond League, with Julian Weber winning with a 91.06m throw.
Weber's throw was a world-leading mark for the season.
Chopra expressed a mix of happiness and disappointment at the result.
Chopra is now aiming to throw farther, focusing on upcoming events including the World Championships.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin thrower; Julian Weber, a German javelin thrower; and Kishore Jena, another Indian javelin thrower.
- What
- Neeraj Chopra achieved a personal best throw of 90.23m but finished second in the men's javelin contest; Julian Weber won with a 91.06m throw.
- When
- May 16, 2025, at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.
- Where
- Doha, Qatar
- Why
- Chopra aimed to throw farther after breaching the 90m mark. His coach felt conditions were ideal.
- Winner
- Julian Weber
- Weber's Throw
- 91.06m
- Chopra's Throw
- 90.23m
- Chopra's Rank
- 2nd
- Event
- Doha Diamond League
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
