Olympic champion and javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has done it again — this time at the Paris Diamond League 2025, where he clinched his first DL title in two years with a powerful opening throw of 88.16 meters.
🇮🇳 Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League 2025 With 88.16m Throw
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Paris Diamond League
🥇 Title-Winning Throw — First Round Magic
Neeraj Chopra stunned the field with an incredible 88.16-meter throw on his first attempt, securing the win without needing to reach the 90-meter mark. Despite three fouls, his opening throw held strong against elite global competition.
- 1st Attempt: 88.16m ✅
- 2nd Attempt: 85.10m
- 3rd–5th Attempts: ❌ Fouls
- 6th Attempt: 82.89m
🏆 Final Standings
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Best Throw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Neeraj Chopra | 🇮🇳 India | 88.16 m |
| 🥈 2 | Julian Weber | 🇩🇪 Germany | 87.88 m |
| 🥉 3 | Luiz da Silva | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 86.62 m |
“My run-up was really fast today. I couldn’t control my speed, but I’m happy with the result and the first position.” — Neeraj Chopra
📈 A Comeback Worth Celebrating
Chopra’s last Diamond League win came in Lausanne 2023. Since then, he had six second-place finishes. He also broke the 90m barrier in Doha with a stunning 90.23m throw. This Paris win marks a triumphant return to form.
🌍 Who Else Competed?
| Athlete | Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Keshorn Walcott | 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago | 81.66 m |
| Anderson Peters | 🇬🇩 Grenada | 80.29 m |
| Julius Yego | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 80.26 m |
🗓️ What’s Next?
- June 24: Ostrava Golden Spike Meet (Czech Republic)
- July 5: Inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru – World Athletics Category A
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