Neeraj Chopra Shines at Doha Diamond League 2025 with Historic 90m Javelin Throw
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On May 16, 2025, Neeraj Chopra etched his name deeper into the annals of Indian athletics history at the Doha Diamond League 2025. The javelin throw star achieved a long-awaited milestone by breaching the elusive 90m mark with a stunning 90.23m throw during the Diamond League 2025 event in Doha, Qatar. While fans tuned into the Doha Diamond League 2025 live stream and Diamond League live broadcasts, Chopra’s performance captivated audiences worldwide, even as he finished second to Germany’s Julian Weber.
Competing at the Qatar Sports Club, Chopra’s third throw of 90.23m marked his first-ever 90m-plus effort, making him the third Asian to achieve this feat, following Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem (92.97m) and Chinese Taipei’s Chao-Tsun Cheng (91.36m). The Doha Diamond League live event saw Chopra momentarily take the lead, only for Weber to steal the show with a personal best of 91.06m in the final round, securing the world-leading mark for the season. Despite the second-place finish, Chopra’s achievement sent waves of pride across India, with fans on platforms like the Doha Diamond League 2025 live stream in India celebrating his breakthrough.
The Diamond League 2025 live coverage highlighted Chopra’s journey under his new coach, Jan Zelezny, the javelin throw world record holder with a 98.48m throw. Zelezny’s guidance proved pivotal, as Chopra noted, “My coach told me today was the day for 90m.” While Arshad Nadeem was absent, preparing for the Asian Athletics Championship, the event still featured a star-studded field, including Anderson Peters, who took third with 85.64m.
For those who watched Neeraj Chopra live via Diamond League today live streams, the event was a testament to his resilience. Despite past struggles with a groin injury, Chopra’s performance in Doha signals a strong start to his 2025 season, setting the stage for the upcoming World Championships. The Doha Diamond League once again proved to be a happy hunting ground for Chopra, who previously won in 2023, and his latest feat has only heightened anticipation for his future throws.