Overview

• Neeraj Chopra achieved his first-ever 90m throw with a 90.23m effort at the Doha Diamond League on May 17, 2025.
• The throw set a new Indian national record, surpassing Chopra's previous best of 89.94m from 2022.
• Despite his milestone, Chopra finished second as Germany's Julian Weber claimed victory with a world-leading 91.06m throw in the final round.
• Chopra became only the second Indian to breach the 90m mark, following Shivpal Singh's wind-aided 90.10m in 2019.
• The achievement sparked nationwide celebrations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others praising Chopra's dedication and inspiring performance.