: Sunday, 18 May 2025 8:56 pm
New Delhi. Neeraj Chopra resorted to social media to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when PM Modi congratulated the javelin throw superstar for his performance in Doha Diamond League 2025.
The two -time Olympic medalist finally made it to the list of players who crossed the 90 meter mark with a throw of 90.23 meters in Doha in Doha.
Chopra replied on the message of PM Modi on X, “Thank you Mr. Narendra Modi for your kind words and encouragement. I hope I will always continue my best performance for the country.”
PM Modi congratulated Chopra for crossing the 90 meter mark for the first time in his career in Doha Diamond League 2025, appreciated the “tireless dedication” of the javelin throw and described it as a moment of national pride. Prime Minister Modi posted on X, “Great achievement! Doha Diamond League congratulated Neeraj Chopra for crossing the 90 meter mark in 2025 and getting his best personal throw. This is the result of his tireless dedication, discipline and passion. India is happy and proud.”
Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian to cross the 90 -meter obstacle in the international competition by throwing 90.23 meters in his third attempt during the men’s javelin throw event on Friday. His previous individual was the best and national record was 89.94 meters, which he achieved in the Stockhom Diamond League in 2022. After a stable beginning in which he reached 88.44 meters in his first attempt and then a foul, Chopra threw a tremendous throw in his third attempt – his spear fell beyond the 90 -meter mark ripping the sky of the night of Doha.
Counting a distance of 90.23 meters, not only in the audience but also in social media and India and other places, cheers echoed in the sports world. With this throw, Neeraj has joined the elite class of players who crossed the 90 meter mark, including the current Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan. This confirms their position as one of the great players of this game. Relief and happiness were clearly visible on his face – it was not just a figure; It was a personal achievement.
Chopra failed his fourth attempt and when it seemed that the Indian star would win another gold medal in the Diamond League Meet, Weber came from behind and overtook with a brilliant throw. Chopra could not make his best attempt in his sixth and final attempt and ended with 88.20 meters and had to be satisfied with the second place.
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