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Hans India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Neeraj Chopra thanks PM Modi for congratulatory message on breaching 90m mark
Neeraj Chopra took to social media to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter had congratulated the javelin superstar for his performance at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Two-time Olympic medallist finally entered the elusive list of javelin throwers to break the 90 metres mark with his third attempt on the night with a throw of 90.23m in Doha. "Thank you shri @narendramodi ji for your kind words and encouragement. I hope to continue and give my best for the country always," Chopra replied on PM Modi's message on X. PM Modi had congratulated Chopra for breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career at the Doha Diamond League 2025, lauding the javelin thrower's "relentless dedication" and calling it a moment of national pride. Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi posted, "A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud." Chopra scripted history by becoming the first Indian to cross the 90m barrier in an international competition, recording a stunning 90.23m throw in his third attempt during the men's javelin event on Friday. His previous personal best and national record was 89.94m, achieved in 2022 at the Stockholm Diamond League. After a steady start in which he reached 88.44m in his first attempt and followed it up with a foul, Chopra unleashed the monster throw in his third attempt - his javelin slicing through the Doha night sky and landing beyond the hallowed 90-metre mark. A roar erupted, not just from the crowd, but across social media and sports circles in India and beyond as the throw was marked 90.23m. With this throw, Neeraj joins the elite club of javelin throwers who have crossed the 90 m mark, which includes reigning Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, reaffirming his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. The relief and joy were evident on his face - this was more than just a statistic; it was a personal milestone. Chopra fouled his fourth attempt, and just when it looked like the Indian star would bag another golden triumph in a Diamond League meet, Weber came from behind and sneaked ahead with a brilliant throw. Chopra could not improve his best effort in his sixth and final attempt, finishing with 88.20m, and had to be satisfied with second place.
India Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Neeraj Chopra's best throws
Neeraj Chopra's best throws 17 May, 2025 By Debodinna Chakraborty Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m barrier with a throw of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. This only adds to the brilliant record of the two-time Olympic medallist. Neeraj gets his 90 Let's take look at some of Neeraj Chopra's best throws. Best of Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra finally got his 90m-mark during the Doha Diamond League, but ultimately ended up with a second place finish. 1. 90.23m Doha Diamond League 2025 Now his second-best throw, Neeraj hit 89.94m during the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022, which also set a national record back then. 2. 89.94m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 Neeraj hit 89.49m in the Lausanne Diamond League 2024, but came second after falling short by just 0.01m of of Anderson Peters' winning throw of 87.87m. 3. 89.49m Lausanne Diamond League 2024 His silver medal winning throw in the Paris Olympics of 89.45m fell short to Arshad Nadeem's 92.97m Gold medal winner. 89.45m Paris 2024 Olympics During the Qualifiers of the Paris Olympics, Neeraj set the tone with his 89.34m throw. 5. 89.30m - Paris 2024 Olympics - Q
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'India is elated and proud': PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra for breaching 90m mark at Doha Diamond League
PM Modi and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra achieved a historic milestone at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90-metre mark in international competition with a throw of 90.23m. Despite this personal best, he finished second to Germany's Julian Weber , who won with a throw of 91.06m. The achievement surpassed Chopra's previous personal best and national record of 89.94m, set at the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chopra on social media platform X: "A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also praised the achievement on X: "India's golden star, Neeraj Chopra, has created history at the 2025 Doha Diamond League by breaking the 90-metre mark for the first time. This is not only an unprecedented achievement in his personal career but also a proud moment for the entire nation. I heartily congratulate 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra for this historic success and wish him a bright future." Chopra shared his mixed feelings about the result after the competition: "It is a little bit bittersweet result. I am very happy for the 90m, but this second place -- it actually happened to me also when I competed in Turku and Stockholm. I threw 89.94, and I was always second. And also here. I broke the national record and got second today. But I am very happy also for Julian Weber. He threw 91, so we both broke 90m for the first time today. We have been trying this for so many years, so finally, we managed to get it." The javelin thrower also spoke about his previous physical challenges: "I was always feeling something in my groin in the last few years. I did not give my best because of that. This year, I feel much better." Looking forward to the upcoming season, including the World Championships, Chopra expressed confidence: "We will also work on some aspects, and so I believe I can throw more than 90m in the upcoming events this year." Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
‘Spectacular feat!': PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra for breaching 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud.' A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. With his 90.23 metres throw at the season-starting event, Neeraj stands in second place to Germany's Julian Weber, who delivered a monstrous throw of 91.06 m in the final set of throws to topple the Indian. Nonetheless, Neeraj, with a new national record of 90.23 m (breaking his record of 89.94 set during the Stockholm Diamond League 2022), and becoming the first Indian to achieve the coveted mark, which was so much discussed and debated in the media, stands at the top among all Indian athletes, ANI reported. Neeraj's rise began early, with gold medals at the South Asian and World U20 Championships in 2016, a silver at the Asian U20 Championships the same year, and a gold at the 2017 Asian Championships. His major breakthrough came at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, where he became the first Indian javelin thrower to win gold, recording a throw of 86.47m. However, it was his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics that truly catapulted Neeraj into national stardom. On August 7, 2021, his 87.58m throw not only earned India its first-ever Olympic gold in athletics but also transformed his career. Despite the flood of endorsement deals, media attention, and a surge in social media followers, Neeraj remained focused—firmly in the mindset of a champion. (With inputs from agencies) Key Takeaways Neeraj Chopra's performance highlights the ongoing evolution of javelin throwing standards. PM Modi's acknowledgment underlines the importance of sports in national pride. Chopra's achievement sets a positive tone for the rest of the athletic season.
India.com
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier At Doha Diamond League 2025: Check Top 10 Throws Of His Career
photoDetails english 2902032 Updated:May 17, 2025, 08:34 AM IST 90.23m – Doha Diamond League, 2025 1 / 10 In a historic moment, Neeraj Chopra broke the elusive 90-meter barrier with a stunning 90.23m throw at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. This throw marked a new personal best and national record, making him the first Indian ever to join the elite 90m club in javelin. 89.94m – Stockholm Diamond League, 2022 2 / 10 This throw stood as Chopra's personal and national best for almost three years. Delivered at the Stockholm Diamond League, it was a defining performance that solidified his place among the world's top javelin throwers. 89.49m – Lausanne Diamond League, 2024 3 / 10 Chopra came close to the 90-meter mark again with an 89.49m effort at Lausanne. Despite not winning, the performance showed his incredible consistency and positioned him as a constant podium threat. 89.45m – Paris Olympics Final, 2024 4 / 10 At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chopra threw 89.45m in the final to clinch the silver medal. Though he missed gold narrowly, his near-perfect performance on the world's biggest stage underscored his championship pedigree. 89.34m – Paris Olympics Qualification, 2024 5 / 10 In the qualification round of the Paris Olympics, Chopra sent a strong message with an 89.34m throw, easily securing his place in the final and setting the tone for his eventual podium finish. 89.30m – Paavo Nurmi Games, 2022 6 / 10 At the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, Chopra registered 89.30m, showcasing his ability to perform at a high level across various competitive environments and helping elevate India's presence in European athletics. 89.08m – Lausanne Diamond League, 2022 7 / 10 Returning to Lausanne in 2022, Chopra once again delivered a top-tier performance with an 89.08m throw, reinforcing his consistency and technical prowess throughout the season. 88.88m – Asian Games, 2023 8 / 10 Chopra dominated the Asian Games with an 88.88m throw to win gold for India. This performance highlighted his dominance at the continental level and added another major title to his growing list of achievements. 88.77m – World Championships Qualifying, 2023 9 / 10 In the qualifying round of the World Championships, Chopra threw 88.77m to comfortably make the finals. This throw was a testament to his ability to deliver under pressure in critical situations. 88.67m – Doha Diamond League, 2023 10 / 10 A year before his record-breaking performance, Chopra threw 88.67m at the same venue in Doha, signaling his growing comfort and mastery of conditions that would later witness his greatest throw.
