May 18, 2025 – Doha
Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic gold medalist in javelin, etched his name into history once again by achieving a sensational throw of 90.23 meters at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. This throw marks the first time an Indian athlete has crossed the 90-meter mark in javelin, setting a new national record.
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| eeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Mark, Sets New Indian Record at Doha Diamond League |
Chopra accomplished the feat on his third attempt of the evening. His throw was met with roaring applause from the crowd and celebrated across the Indian sports community. Prior to this, his personal best was 89.94 meters, just shy of the 90m milestone.
Despite the remarkable achievement, Neeraj finished second in the competition, narrowly edged out by Germany’s Julian Weber, who registered a winning throw of 91.06 meters.
Chopra’s throw series for the evening included:
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88.44m (1st attempt)
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Foul (2nd)
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90.23m (3rd)
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80.56m (4th)
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Foul (5th)
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88.20m (6th)
After the event, Chopra said he was proud but hungry for more. “I knew the 90m mark would come—it was just a matter of time. I believe I can throw even farther,” he told reporters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders congratulated him on the historic throw, calling it a proud moment for India and a major boost to Indian athletics on the global stage.
Neeraj’s performance puts him in the elite club of javelin throwers worldwide who have breached the 90-meter barrier—an achievement long considered a benchmark of greatness in the sport.
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