Neeraj Chopra Makes History with 90m Javelin Throw at Doha Diamond League
Historic Achievement for Neeraj Chopra
Bhubaneswar: On Saturday, Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Opposition Leader Naveen Patnaik extended their congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for achieving a remarkable javelin throw of over 90 meters during an international competition in Doha.
Chopra successfully crossed the 90m mark with a throw of 90.23m, securing second place in a thrilling men's javelin event at the Doha leg of the esteemed Diamond League Meeting series held on Friday.
Majhi hailed this accomplishment as a "historic moment and a proud milestone for Indian athletics."
He expressed, "Congratulations to India’s golden boy and Olympic gold medalist, @Neeraj_chopra1, for breaching the iconic 90m mark with a phenomenal 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League... Odisha joins the nation in celebrating this incredible achievement. #OdishaForSports."
Congratulations to India’s golden boy and Olympic gold medallist, @Neeraj_chopra1, on breaching the iconic 90m mark with a phenomenal 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League. A historic moment and a proud milestone for Indian athletics. Odisha joins the nation in celebrating this… pic.twitter.com/5xGILco4bd
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 17, 2025
The 27-year-old, who is a double Olympic medalist, achieved a throw of 90.23m on his third attempt, joining an elite group of javelin throwers, including his coach Jan Zelezny from Czechia, who have surpassed the 90m mark. Chopra is now the third Asian and the 25th athlete overall to reach this milestone.
Patnaik remarked, "Congratulations to India’s javelin star #NeerajChopra for making history as the first-ever Indian to cross the 90m mark in javelin and finishing second at the #DohaDiamondLeague. May he continue to excel in his sporting career and make India proud. Best Wishes."
Congratulate India’s javelin star #NeerajChopra on making history as he became the first-ever Indian to cross 90m mark in javelin and standing second at the #DohaDiamondLeague. May he continue to excel in his sporting career and make India proud. Best Wishes pic.twitter.com/37DSg3muQb
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 17, 2025
Suryabanshi Suraj, Odisha's sports minister, also praised Chopra, stating that his success is a result of "hard work, discipline, and unmatched passion," and emphasized that the entire sports community is proud of him.
Heartiest congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 for breaching the 90m barrier at the Doha Diamond League 2025!
A phenomenal personal best, powered by hard work, discipline, and unmatched passion.
The entire sporting fraternity is proud of you. pic.twitter.com/I7ImN60wL2
— Suryabanshi Suraj (@suryabanshibjp) May 17, 2025