Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw LIVE, Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025: Neeraj Makes Foul Throw In First Attempt, Others Also Struggle
Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Live Updates: Days after breaching the 90m mark at the Doha Diamond League 2025, Neeraj Chopra will be seen in actionat the Memorial Janusza Kusocinskiego.
Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Live: Days after breaching the 90m mark at the Doha Diamond League 2025, Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action at the Memorial Janusza Kusocinskiego in Chorzow, Poland. Neeraj came up with a personal-best throw of 90.23m in the Doha leg of the Diamond League Meeting, his first 90m+ attempt. However, it wasn't enough for him to seal top spot as Germany's Julian Weber clinched victory with a stunning 91.06m effort on his final attempt. It was also the first instance of Weber breaching the 90m mark. The Memorial Janusza Kusocinskiego is a Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level event.
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- India.com
Indian Javelin star Neeraj Chopra set to participate in This league after breaking 90 m mark, starting from......
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