# Neeraj Chopra hurls javelin 89.45m, wins gold in Doha 2026-08-08T14:55:02+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin throw at the Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday, with a throw of 89.45 metres. The effort was a season best for the Indian athlete and came on his first attempt. Chopra, 25, had a series of consistent throws above 88 metres, showing his dominance over a field that included world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who finished second with 88.44m. This was Chopra's third consecutive Diamond League victory in Doha. He now holds the top three spots in the world rankings for 2024. The win also earned him eight qualifying points for the Diamond League final in September. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: athletics, Diamond League, Doha, javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/neeraj-chopra-hurls-javelin-89-45m-wins-gold-in-doha/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/neeraj-chopra-hurls-javelin-89-45m-wins-gold-in-doha/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.