Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier in Doha Diamond League, Finishes Second:

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : During the 2025 Doha Diamond League, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra surpassed the 90-meter for the first time in his career achieving a throw of 90.23 meters. This remarkable achievement placed him as the third Asian athlete to cross the 90-meter mark. Nevertheless, Chopra had to settle for second place as he was bested by Germany’s Julian Weber.

Performance Summary

Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympic medallist, recorded the groundbreaking throw on the men’s javelin competition on May 16. Neeraj’s 90.23 meters throw is now his personal best, exceeding his national record of 89.94 meters.

Julian Weber of Germany claimed first position, surpassing XIV’s record. This marked Weber’s first 90m+ throw, setting a new seasonal world-leading record.

Chopra's Reaction

Chopra has referred to his result as, “a bittersweet experience” following the event. He was glad to have achieved his goal of crossing the 90-meter mark, but still expects to do better. He stated, “I believe I can throw farther than this in the coming events. We will work on some aspects and aim for another 90m-plus this season.”

PM Modi’s Praise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also wished Chopra on achieving this milestone. He said, “This is a spectacular feat,” praising athlete\u2019s dedication and hard work in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “India is elated and proud,” he stated further.

Historical Context

Chopra participated in the Doha Decan 2018 Diamond League meet and finished 4th with 87.43m throw. This recent participation can be termed as another significant step on his journey of accelerated milestones.