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Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier with 90.23m Throw at Doha Diamond League

The Indian javelin star sets a new personal best and national record, finishing second to Julian Weber’s 91.06m throw.

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From the India Today archives (2021) | Neeraj Chopra: The making of a champion

Overview

  • Neeraj Chopra achieved a career milestone by surpassing the 90m mark with a throw of 90.23m at the 2025 Doha Diamond League.
  • His throw, which broke his previous personal best of 89.94m set in 2022, placed him among an elite global group of javelin throwers to cross the 90m threshold.
  • Germany's Julian Weber edged out Chopra for first place with a 91.06m throw in the final round, leaving Chopra in second position.
  • Chopra credited his coach Jan Železný and physio Ishaan Marwaha for their roles in helping him reach this landmark, describing it as 'just the beginning.'
  • The achievement removes a longstanding mental hurdle for Chopra as he prepares for upcoming competitions, including the World Championships in Tokyo this September.