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Neeraj Chopra hurls javelin 89.45m, wins gold in Doha
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
This is impressive but hardly a surprise. Chopra has been dominating the circuit since his Olympic gold. The real test will come at the World Championships in Budapest later this year, where he faces a stronger field. Until then, these early-season wins are just a warm-up. The only question is whether he can stay injury-free and peak at the right time.
Source: timesnownews.com
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