Neeraj Chopra Clinches Paris Diamond League 2025 with 88.16m Throw

A powerful start by Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra Clinches Paris Diamond League 2025 with 88.16m Throw: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris Diamond League 2025. On his first attempt, he launched the javelin to a distance of 88.16 metres, securing a decisive victory. This win marks a strong return to the top, being his first Diamond League title since 2023.

His performance stood out, especially with top competitor Julian Weber from Germany also in the fray. Weber, who had recently beaten Neeraj in previous meets, was a key rival to watch in this event.

Turning past setbacks into strength

Neeraj’s journey to this win reflects his growth as an athlete. Back in 2017, he had placed only eighth at the same venue. To come back and win here shows how much he has matured in both skill and confidence.

His previous Diamond League title came in Lausanne 2023, where he recorded an 87.66m throw. This Paris victory not only ends a long title gap but also boosts his position ahead of the upcoming Zurich Diamond League Final, a major event in the athletics calendar.

Breakdown of his throws

Neeraj’s opening throw of 88.16m turned out to be the best of the competition. He followed it up with 85.10m on his second try, three fouls, and a final throw of 82.89m. Despite these mixed results, the first throw was enough to keep him ahead of all other contenders.

Julian Weber came close with an effort of 87.88m, while Luiz Mauricio Da Silva of Brazil finished third with a throw of 86.62m. Neeraj’s ability to deliver a top performance early in the event proved crucial.

Lead-up to the Paris win

Earlier in the 2025 season, Neeraj impressed with a throw of 90.23m in Doha, although he finished second. He also competed in Poland at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, where he was narrowly beaten by Weber with a throw of 84.14m. These events built the tension leading into Paris, setting the stage for this memorable comeback.

Looking ahead

The Paris meet is the eighth leg of the ongoing Diamond League 2025 series. The final will take place in Zurich this August. With this victory, Neeraj is now a strong contender to perform well in the final showdown.

As a Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist, Neeraj continues to prove his calibre on the world stage. His consistent performance under pressure not only strengthens India’s global athletics presence but also sets high expectations for the World Championships and 2026 Olympics.

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