Neeraj Chopra Broke Jinx Of 90 Meters, Securing Second Spot In Doha

India’s Olympic gold medalist and star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra achieved a historic milestone in the Doha segment of the Diamond League 2025 on May 17, breaking the elusive 90-meter mark for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old athlete secured second place with a stunning 90.23-meter throw in his third attempt, while Germany’s Julian Weber clinched the gold with an impressive 91.06-meter throw in his final attempt.

Historic Feat in Doha Diamond League

A total of 11 athletes competed in the final, including another Indian contender, Jena Kishore. Chopra opened with a massive 88.44 meters, the longest first-round attempt among all competitors. Despite fouling his second attempt, he bounced back spectacularly in the third, launching the javelin beyond 90 meters, a career-defining moment.

His subsequent throws measured 80.56 meters (fourth attempt) and 88.20 meters (final attempt), reaffirming his consistency at the highest level.

Neeraj Chopra Joins Elite 90-Meter Club

With his 90.23-meter throw, Neeraj Chopra became:

• The third Asian to cross the 90-meter mark in the javelin.
• The 25th athlete globally to achieve this elite milestone.

The other two Asian athletes to have breached the landmark before him are:

• Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) – The latest Olympic champion.
• Chao Tsun Cheng (Taiwan) – Former record-holder from Asia.