Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra made a robust return from harm on the Doha Diamond League, ending fourth and crucially qualifying for the upcoming Commonwealth Video games with a formidable 85.69m throw.
IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra’s finest throw of 85.69m on the Doha Diamond League 2026 got here in his third strive. {Photograph}: Denis Balibouse/Reuters
Key Factors
- Neeraj Chopra made his season debut on the Doha Diamond League after an harm layoff.
- He secured a fourth-place end with a finest throw of 85.69m.
- Chopra efficiently met the Athletics Federation of India’s qualifying customary for the Commonwealth Video games.
- He has been chosen for the 32-member Indian crew taking part within the Glasgow CWG.
- Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage received the occasion with a throw of 88.68m.
Compelled to delay the beginning of his season on account of an harm, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra completed fourth within the Doha Diamond League occasion on Friday.
The 28-year-old Chopra produced a better of 85.69m in his third try, which positioned him fourth ultimately.
Sri Lankan Pathirage Claims Prime Spot
Rising Sri Lankan star and world chief Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage received the title with a throw of 88.68m, whereas Andersen Peters was second with 86.38. American Curtis Thompson was third with 85.99m.
Chopra, nevertheless, breached the 82.61m qualifying distance set by the Athletics Federation of India for the upcoming Commonwealth Video games.
He was named within the 32-member Indian crew for the Glasgow CWG (July 23 to August 2).
