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Neeraj Chopra eyes bigger throws ahead despite 'bitter-sweet' Doha finish

New Delhi, May 17: India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra reached a new milestone in his illustrious career by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time, recording a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. Despite the remarkable achievement, the Olympic champion had to settle for second place, with Germany’s Julian Weber clinching the top spot with a throw of 91.06 meters in his first Diamond League meet of the season.

Monkey off his back: Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark at Doha Diamond League

New Delhi, May 16: India's golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, has finally done what fans and pundits have been waiting years to witness—he's broken the fabled 90-metre barrier in javelin throw. At the 2025 Doha Diamond League, two-time Olympic medallist Chopra hurled his javelin to a stunning distance of 90.23 meters on his third attempt, instantly taking the lead and electrifying the atmosphere in the stadium.