Doha diamond league 2025: India’s star Javelin thrower and Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra have once again created history. He threw 90.23 meters javelin for the first time in Doha Diamond League 2025. This is the best throw of his career. Earlier, his best throw was 89.94 meters, which he achieved in the Diamond League of 2022. However, Neeraj may have done the best throw of his career, but he could not achieve gold in this league. He finished second in Doha Diamond League. The first place was the Julian Weber of Germany, who threw a spear of 91.06 meters, while the third place was Anderson of Grenada, who threw a javelin 85.64 meters away.
PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra may not have achieved gold in Doha Diamond League 2025, but he has become the third Asian to throw a spear more than 90 meters away, which is a matter of pride. For this, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra by tweeting on social media account X.
He wrote, ‘Great achievement! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for crossing the 90 meter mark in the Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his best personal throw. This is the fruit of their tireless dedication, discipline and passion. India is happy 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. This is the outcome of his relevant dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud. @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/n33zw4Zfit
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2025
Neeraj Chopra’s performance in Doha Diamond League 2025
Neeraj Chopra covered a distance of 88.44 meters in his first attempt in Doha Diamond League. In the second attempt, he fouled. After this, Neeraj threw a spear 90.23 meters in the third attempt, which is a comfort. In the fourth attempt, Neeraj threw a spear 80.56 meters away, then the fifth attempt was fouled. Finally, Neeraj threw a javelin 88.20 meters away in the sixth attempt.
At the same time, Julian Weber left behind Neeraj Chopra by throwing 91.06 meters javelin in his sixth attempt.
What is Diamond League 2025?
Diamond League is a tournament of athletics. It consists of 16 events of athletics, which includes both male and female. This tournament is held every year in different cities of the world. This year the Diamond League was held on 16 May (Friday) in Doha, Qatar, with Neeraj Chopra a great performance.
