Neeraj Chopra Shines at Paris Diamond League with Stunning 88.16m Throw

Neeraj Chopra Dominates at Paris Diamond League

Paris: Neeraj Chopra, the double Olympic medalist, showcased an impressive performance at the Paris Diamond League, securing first place with an outstanding throw of 88.16m on his initial attempt at Stade Charléty on Saturday.

His first throw set a high standard for the event, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition. Although he had three fouls in his six attempts, his early throw was sufficient to maintain his lead in a fiercely competitive environment.

Germany's Julian Weber, a former Diamond League champion and one of Chopra's main competitors, came closest with a solid throw of 87.88m, also in the first round. Despite a consistent performance, Weber could not surpass Chopra's distance and ended up in second place.

Brazil's Luiz Maurício da Silva achieved a personal best of 86.62m in the third round, earning him third place and establishing a new South American record.

This event marked Chopra's return to the Paris Diamond League since 2017, where he finished fifth with a throw of 84.67m as a junior world champion. The Paris meet was the eighth stop on the 2025 Diamond League circuit, which will conclude with a two-day final in Zurich this August.

Chopra kicked off his 2025 season with a victory at the Potch Invitational in South Africa, throwing 84.52m. He made headlines in Doha by breaking the elusive 90m mark for the first time, setting a new Indian national record with a throw of 90.23m, although he was narrowly beaten by Weber's personal best of 91.06m.

The rivalry continued at Poland's Janusz Kusociński Memorial, where Weber again finished ahead with a throw of 86.12m compared to Chopra's 84.14m in challenging, wet conditions.

In Paris, however, Chopra reclaimed his dominance and reminded everyone why he is considered one of the most formidable athletes in the sport.