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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.

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.