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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ostrava Golden Spike: Neeraj Chopra clinches top prize with 85.29m throw, only athlete to breach 85m-mark at event
India's ace javelin thrower continued his winning streak this season by bagging the men's javelin title at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. Competing for the first time at this prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold-level event, Chopra secured victory with a best effort of 85.29 metres. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fresh from his Paris Diamond League triumph on June 20, where he threw 88.16m to edge out close rival Julian Weber, Chopra once again underlined his consistency despite not hitting his personal peak. Chopra was at third at the end of the second round after opening with a foul before a 83.45m throw. But he jumped to the top spot with his third round effort of 85.29m, taking him clear of the field as the only athlete on the night to breach the 85m mark. He recorded 82.17m and 81.01m in his next two throws before fouling his final attempt. South Africa's Douw Smit finished second with a best throw of 84.12m, which came in his second attempt, while Grenada's Anderson Peters, the 2019 World Champion, claimed third place with a 83.63m throw in his first attempt. The Ostrava meet holds special significance for the 27-year-old Chopra as it is directed by his personal coach and javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who himself is a a three-time Olympic gold medallist who won this event nine times during his decorated career. Chopra had skipped the last two editions due to fitness concerns but marked his debut appearance this year with a confident performance. Chopra's 2025 season has been impressive so far. He started with a strong showing at the Doha Diamond League in May, where he crossed the elusive 90m barrier for the second time in his career en route to a second-place finish. He followed it up with a commanding win at the Paris Diamond League and has now secured back-to-back titles with the Ostrava triumph. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chopra fouled his first and final throws but had already done enough to top the nine-man field and maintain his winning momentum ahead of bigger competitions later in the season. Poll Who do you think is Neeraj Chopra's biggest competitor this season? Julian Weber Douw Smit Anderson Peters With fitness and form aligning well, the Olympic and World Champion looks well on course as he builds towards defending his titles on the biggest stages.
Times of Oman
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League with dominant first-round throw of 88.16m
Paris: India's Neeraj Chopra once again proved his dominance on the global stage, winning the Paris Diamond League title on Friday night (local time) with a commanding first-round throw of 88.16 metres. Despite three no-marks in the middle rounds, his opening effort was enough to keep him on top throughout the competition. Chopra set the tone early, launching the spear 88.16m on his first attempt, immediately taking the lead. Germany's Julian Weber came close with a best of 87.88m but fell short. Brazil's Mauricio Luiz da Silva secured third place with a throw of 86.62m. In the opening round, Chopra led the field, followed by Weber's 87.88m and Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott with 80.94m. In the second round, Weber briefly merged an 86.20m throw, while Neeraj recorded 85.10m and Walcott slightly improved to 81.66m. However, Chopra's opening throw remained unmatched. The third round saw Da Silva make his mark with a throw of 86.62m. Weber tried to mount a late challenge with throws of 83.13m in the fourth and 84.50m in the fifth round, but he could not cross the 88m mark. In the final round, Neeraj returned to the sector with a solid 82.89m, while Weber finished with 81.08m and Da Silva with 78.56m. Despite the inconsistency in the middle of the competition, Chopra's single legal throw in the first round proved decisive and enough to seal the win. The two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be in action for the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, which will take place on July 5. The NC Classic was originally slated to be held on May 24 but was later postponed to July 5 due to the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj Chopra eyes another 90m throw; event at 1:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra, after finally breaking the much-awaited 90m mark in Doha, will be looking to better his numbers in Paris today Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: The 2025 season of the Diamond League will continue in Paris on Saturday, June 21, with India's Neeraj Chopra in action at the men's javelin throw event, which will feature a high-quality eight-man field including five athletes who have thrown over 90 metres. Leading the charge is India's Olympic and World silver medallist Neeraj Chopra, who recently breached the elusive 90m mark for the first time with a 90.23m effort at the Doha Diamond League on May 16. However, he was narrowly beaten there by Germany's Julian Weber, who threw 91.06m. Weber also edged out Chopra again at the Janusz Kusoci?"ski Memorial meet in Poland on May 23, though both underperformed in tough conditions. Two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada has also consistently been in the mix, finishing third in both those recent competitions. Rounding out the elite 90m club are Julius Yego (Kenya, 2015 world champion) and Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago, 2012 Olympic champion), both of whom peaked earlier in their careers. The field also includes Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil), Andrian Mardare (Moldova), and local hope Rémi Rougetet (France). Paris will mark Chopra's return to the city after eight years, as he aims to top the podium in what promises to be one of the most competitive javelin fields of the season. Paris Diamond League 2025: Live Streaming Details What time is Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League 2025? The men's javelin throw event featuring India's Neeraj Chopra is scheduled to begin at 1:12 AM IST on Saturday, June 21. Where to watch the live telecast of the Paris Diamond League 2025 in India? The live telecast of the Paris Diamond League 2025 will not be available on any TV channel in India. Where to watch the live streaming of the Paris Diamond League 2025 in India? Fans in India can watch the live streaming of the Paris Diamond League 2025 on the official Wanda Diamond League Facebook and YouTube pages. 12:45 AM Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Neeraj in 2025 Neeraj Chopra began the season with a strong win at the Potch Invitational in South Africa, throwing 84.52m. However, he had to settle for back-to-back runner-up finishes in his next two events — first in Doha, despite a season-best effort of 90.23m, and then at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial with a throw of 84.14m — both times narrowly beaten by Germany's Julian Weber. 12:25 AM Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Welcome to the live blog Welcome to the live blog of Paris leg on 2025 Diamond League. Today India's start javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be in action in men's javelin throw event with just one thing in mind to breach the 90m mark once again and finally secure the full 8 championship points from the event to put himslef at the pole position for the chance to win the tournament. But will he succeed. Stay tuned to find out.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Paris Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra aims for top spot after consecutive runner-up finishes
New Delhi: After back-to-back second-place finishes this season, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will look to go one better when he takes the field in the Paris Diamond League at the Stade Sebastien Charlety in the early hours of Saturday (1:12 AM IST). This will be Chopra's first appearance at the Paris Diamond League since 2017 when he finished fifth with a throw of 84.67m as a junior world champion. Eight years later, the stakes are higher, and the field significantly stronger. The Paris meet is the eighth stop on the 2025 Diamond League circuit, which will conclude with the two-day final in Zurich this August. Chopra began his 2025 campaign with a win at the Potch Invitational in South Africa, throwing 84.52m. But it was in Doha that he truly made headlines, breaching the elusive 90m mark for the first time with a sensational 90.23m effort — a new Indian national record. However, he was edged out by Germany's Julian Weber, who registered a personal best of 91.06m. A week later, the rivalry continued in Poland's Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, where Weber again pipped Chopra, this time with an 86.12m throw to Chopra's 84.14m in tricky, wet conditions. The Paris leg promises to be equally challenging. Chopra will once again face Julian Weber in what's fast becoming one of the most exciting rivalries in athletics. Also in the mix are some of the biggest names in javelin throw: Anderson Peters of Grenada, a two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist with a personal best of 93.07m; Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago, the 2012 Olympic gold medallist; Kenya's Julius Yego; Moldova's Andrian Mardare; and Brazil's Luiz Maurício da Silva. Five of the seven competitors have personal bests over 90m, highlighting the intense level of competition Chopra will face. Yet, with form, fitness, and experience on his side, India's premier track and field athlete will be aiming to convert his strong showings into a win — one that could set the tone for the rest of his season, including a highly anticipated Diamond League Final. When: Saturday, June 21 at 1:12 AM IST Where: Stade Sebastien Charlety, Paris Where to watch: Wanda Diamond League's official YouTube channel. There will be no live TV telecast in the country.
United News of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Paris Diamond League 2025: Neeraj Chopra, Julian Weber to renew rivalry
Paris, June 20 (UNI) All eyes will be on India's Neeraj Chopra and Germany's Julian Weber as they renew their rivalry at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on Friday. The highly competitive javelin event will see seven elite athletes trying to outdo one another. Germany's Julian Weber has beaten the Indian ace twice in 2025 to the pole position, first in the Doha Diamond League and then a week later in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial. Neeraj had breached the elusive 90 meter threshold with a 90.23m effort in the third round of the Doha Diamond League, he however was joined in the 90 m club by Weber, whose throw of 91.06m in the final round of the competition snatched victory away from Chopra. Weber bettered Chopra at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial too as he threw the spear thrice beyond 85m while Neeraj could only manage a best of 84.14m with his last attempt which helped him end second. Five out of the seven athletes have a personal best on above 90 meters. Also competing will be Grenada's Anderson Peters, the two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist. Peters, has a personal best of 93.07m. Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist returns to the Paris Diamond League after a eight year gap, he last competed at the tournament in 2017 when he was a junior world champion. Brazil's Luiz Maurício da Silva, Moldova's Andrian Mardare, Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott and Kenya's Julius Yego will be the other athletes who will compete. UNI RKM BM
