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Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra surpassed his previous record by achieving a distance of 90 meters in the men’s javelin throw event at the Doha Diamond League 2025. He is first Indian to breach the 90 metre mark in international competition.
This accomplishment exceeded Chopra’s former personal record and national mark of 89.94m, which he established at the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed great joy at Neeraj Chopra achievement. “A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90m 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 pro.” On X.
He is presently undergoing training with Jan Zelenzy is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats, possessing five of the top ten throws in javelin history.
According to sources, there are a total of 32 track and field events organised in the Diamond League.
In 2022, Neeraj Chopra made history at the first Indian to secure Diamond League Tropy. He threw of 87.86m, second best on a chilly night at the King Baudouin Stadium. Anderson Peters from Grenada won the inaugural Diamond League title with a throw of 87.87 meters, who is the bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
