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Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier, Sets New Indian Record at Doha Diamond League

Chopra achieves a personal best of 90.23m, becoming the first Indian to cross the 90m mark, but finishes second to Germany’s Julian Weber.

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In this combo photo, (L-R) Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India's Neeraj Chopra during the Paris Olympics.
India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem during the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris.

Overview

  • Neeraj Chopra recorded a 90.23m throw at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, making him the first Indian to surpass the 90m barrier in javelin throw.
  • The throw set a new Indian national record, surpassing his previous best of 89.94m from the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League.
  • Germany’s Julian Weber secured first place with a personal best throw of 91.06m, achieved in his final attempt of the competition.
  • Chopra’s achievement follows his recent collaboration with legendary coach Jan Železný, whose guidance has refined Chopra’s technique and performance.
  • This milestone marks a pivotal moment in Chopra’s career, reinforcing his position among the world’s elite javelin throwers as he prepares to defend his world title.