Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Diamond League Final Despite Hand Fracture

Chopra's best throw of 87.86m fell just 1cm short of Anderson Peters' winning mark, concluding his challenging 2024 season.

Neeraj Chopra competed with a fractured left hand sustained during practice five days before the event.
Chopra's best throw of 87.86m in Brussels was narrowly beaten by Anderson Peters' 87.87m.
Despite consistent top-two finishes, Chopra struggled with injuries throughout the season, including a persistent groin issue.
Chopra earned USD 12,000 for his second-place finish in the Diamond League Final.
Reflecting on his season, Chopra expressed gratitude for the lessons learned and plans to return fully fit in 2025.