Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League title in Doha on 5 May 2023.
Czech Republic’s Vadlejch stood second, with Grenada’s Peters finishing third.
With this win, Neeraj has also bagged the world lead.
He gave his best throw of 88.67m.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his 88.67 meters javelin throw at Doha Diamond League. In a tweet today, Mr. Modi expressed happiness over Neeraj’s first event of the year with the first position. He said, with the world lead throw of 88.67 meters, Neeraj Chopra shined at the Doha Diamond League. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the endeavors ahead.
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his throw of 88.67 meters at the Doha Diamond League. In a tweet, Mr. Thakur said, with his thunderous throw of 88.67 meters, Neeraj Chopra dominated the Doha Diamond League and brought glory home. He said Neeraj Chopra is a true champion who has made the nation proud again.