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The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra wins first Diamond League title in two years after finishing top in Paris
Neeraj Chopra clinched his first Diamond League title in two years after finishing top in Paris at the Charlety Stadium on Friday (Saturday, according to IST). His best throw of the night came at 88.16m in his first attempt, which was enough to seal the win for the Olympic gold medallist. Julian Weber of Germany, who had beaten Neeraj at the Doha Diamond League and the Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland, finished second, with his best throw coming at 87.88m. Brazil's Luiz Mauricio da Silva finished third with an attempt of 86.62m, which was a new personal best for him. He also broke his previous continental record of 86.34m. Grenada's Anderson Peters, who was touted to be one of Neeraj's main competitors ahead of the event, finished fifth with a best effort of 80.29. Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott got fourth place with a second-round attempt of 81.66m. AS IT HAPPENED: Men's javelin HIGHLIGHTS at Paris DL 2025 Paris was Neeraj's second Diamond League outing of the season after Doha, where he broke the 90m mark for the first time with a throw of 90.23m, bettering his previous best of 89.94m. The two-time Olympic medallist Indian began the 2025 season with a title in an invitational meet at Potchefstroom, South Africa, with a throw of 84.52m. The Indian Neeraj made his first Paris Diamond League appearance in eight years. His last outing was in 2017 as a junior world champion, where he finished fifth with a throw of 84.67m. Neeraj's next event will be the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet in the Czech Republic on June 24. After that, the reigning world champion will feature in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 in Bengaluru, a World Athletics category A event that he is hosting. (inputs from PTI)
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra at Paris Diamond League 2025: Date, time, live streaming info
Reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on June 20 (June 21 according to IST). This is his second Diamond League outing of the season after Doha, where he broke the 90m mark for the first time with a throw of 90.23m, bettering his previous best of 89.94m. Despite the milestone, Neeraj finished second to Germany's Julian Weber, who threw a world-leading 91.06m — also his first 90m+ throw. When and where can you see Neeraj in action at the Paris Diamond League? Neeraj's event at the Paris Diamond League will begin at 1:12 AM IST on June 21 (9:42 PM local time, June 20). In India, the event will be streamed live on the Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel. In the UK, coverage will be available on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button. FloTrack holds the rights in the U.S., while SuperSport will broadcast the event across most of Africa. Which event did Neeraj last compete in? Neeraj last competed at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Chorzów on May 23, finishing second with a final throw of 84.14m. Julian Weber topped the event with 86.12m. When did Neeraj last compete in the Paris Diamond League? Neeraj will make his first Paris Diamond League appearance in eight years. His last outing was in 2017, where he finished fifth with a throw of 84.67m. Germany's Johannes Vetter won that event with a throw of 88.74m. Who will Neeraj compete against in the Paris Diamond League? Luiz Mauricio da SIlva Andrian Mardare Anderson Peters Keshorn Walcott Julian Weber Julius Yego
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Neeraj finishes second in Polish meet
New Delhi: A week after breaking the elusive 90-meter barrier at the Diamond League in Doha, Neeraj Chopra won second place at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland with a best throw of 84.14 meters. With this result, he has maintained a streak of 22 consecutive events, starting June 2021, where he has not finished outside the top two. This time though Chopra saved his best for the last, overtaking Anderson Peters with his final throw. The event was won by Julian Weber of Germany, who threw 86.12 meters in his second attempt to establish an early lead and he kept it till the end with a very consistent performance. For most of the competition, Chopra struggled — his best over the first five rounds was just 81.80 meters, and Peters held second with 83.24 meters. But the Indian jumped into second place in the final round to rearrange the sequence to Doha Diamond League's podium order. In Doha, Chopra had thrown a personal best and national record 90.23 meters, finishing behind Weber's stunning 91.06 meters. Peters had registered 85.64 meters. With Chopra and Weber joining Peters— whose personal best is a formidable 93.07 meters— in the elite 90m club, the early season has already set the stage for an intense build-up to the World Championships and the Diamond League final. Adding more spice to the competition would be Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medallist from Pakistan, who is also in the 90-meter league. Nadeem will begin his season at the Asian Championships next week. With four world-class javelin throwers now consistently throwing big, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. There were high expectations from Chopra in Poland, particularly after his stellar throw in Doha and with both Weber and Peters in the field. However, Chopra appeared to be treating the meet as a preparatory step for bigger goals this year. His focus remains firmly on defending his World Championships title in Tokyo and reclaiming the Diamond League crown he won in 2022. Known for peaking at major tournaments, Chopra has carefully managed his form and fitness, even overcoming a groin niggle leading into the Paris Olympics, where he secured a silver medal. Now working with the legendary Jan Zelezny -- the three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder — Chopra is aiming to up his game. This season, he has already competed in three events. At the Potch Invitational in South Africa (84.52m), followed by his historic 90.23m effort in Doha, and now the second-place finish in Poland. Chopra's participation in the Janusz Kusociński Memorial came about after the Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled in Bengaluru, was canceled due to India-Pakistan border tensions. The Polish meet, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour, has a storied history in javelin. The meeting record of 91.50 meters was set by Zelezny himself, and past editions have featured top-tier performances, including Johannes Vetter's 90.03 meters in 2020. Though no athlete came anywhere close to those marks this year, the competition was still elite, with three of the world's best javelin throwers headlining the field. Chopra's new partnership with Zelezny signals a fresh phase in his career. He has shown amazing consistency but has fallen short of the 90m mark in last few seasons. Chopra has credited his coach with helping fine-tune his technique. The early results are promising, and the 90.23m in Doha has renewed belief in Chopra's potential to push even further.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra gears up for Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Indian javelin sensation and double Olympic medal winner Neeraj Chopra is all set to take part in the 2025 Janusz Kusociński Memorial athletics meet, which will be held in Poland on May 23, as reported by Originally, Neeraj was expected to feature in the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic, scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru. However, the event was postponed, making way for him to compete in the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusociński Memorial — a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level competition. Launched in 1954, the Chorzów meet ranks among the longest-running athletics events in both Poland and Europe. In this competition, Neeraj will go up against high-profile rivals, such as Anderson Peters of Grenada — the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world titleholder — and Germany's Julian Weber, a former European gold medallist. Several elite Polish athletes will also be competing. This appearance will mark Chopra's third outing of the year. The 27-year-old began his season at the Potch Invitational in Potchefstroom, South Africa, where he led a six-man field with a best effort of 84.52 metres. His second competition is the Doha Diamond League on May 16, where he will be joined by fellow Indian thrower and Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena. Neeraj is also scheduled to take part in the Ostrava Golden Spike event in Czechia on June 24.
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Neeraj to compete in Poland after Bengaluru postponement
Chorzow (Poland), May 14 (UNI) The postponement of the NC Classic in Bengaluru has cleared the way for India's javelin throw star and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra to compete in the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusociński Memorial athletics meet here on May 23. Part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver series, the prestigious meet will feature Neeraj in a high-profile field that includes Paris 2024 bronze medallist and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Germany's former European Champion Julian Weber. Several leading Polish throwers are also expected to participate. Neeraj was earlier slated to compete at the Bengaluru meet on May 24, but following its postponement, the 27-year-old Indian ace confirmed his participation in the Polish event — one of Europe's oldest athletics competitions, held annually since 1954. This will be Neeraj's third competition of the 2025 season. He began his campaign last month at the Potch Invitational in South Africa, where he won with a best throw of 84.52 metres. His next appearance will be at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, where he will be joined by fellow Indian and Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena. Neeraj is also expected to compete at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czechia, on June 24, as part of his preparation for the Paris Olympics. UNI BDN SSP
