On May 16, 2025, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League by surpassing the 90-meter mark for the first time in his career. With a remarkable throw of 90.23 meters on his third attempt, Chopra not only achieved a personal milestone but also set a new national record, eclipsing his previous best of 89.94 meters set in 2022.
Chopra’s series of throws included an initial 88.44 meters, a foul on his second attempt, followed by the historic 90.23-meter throw. Despite this achievement, he finished second in the competition, as Germany’s Julian Weber secured victory with a final throw of 91.06 meters.
This accomplishment places Chopra among an elite group of javelin throwers who have crossed the 90-meter threshold, highlighting his continued ascent in international athletics.
In addition to Chopra’s performance, India’s Parul Chaudhary set a new national record in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase, clocking 9:13.39 to finish sixth in a competitive field.
Chopra’s historic throw has been met with widespread acclaim, further solidifying his status as one of India’s premier athletes and inspiring a new generation in the field of athletics.