Neeraj Chopra Triumphs at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025, Secures Gold Medal

Neeraj Chopra's Stellar Performance in Czechia

On June 25, Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma extended his congratulations to Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medalist, for his remarkable victory in the men's javelin throw at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 event held at Mestsky Stadion in Czechia.

The reigning world champion, Neeraj, distinguished himself by being the only athlete to surpass the 85-meter mark, achieving a throw of 85.29 meters. This victory marks his 24th consecutive finish in the top two, further solidifying his dominance in the sport, especially after his impressive performance at the Paris Diamond League last Friday, where he threw an astounding 88.16 meters.

In a message posted on his X handle, Bhajanlal Sharma expressed, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the great athlete Neeraj Chopra ji for winning the gold medal at the prestigious ‘Ostrava Golden Spike 2025’ competition held in the Czech Republic, bringing pride to India on the global stage. Jai Hind! @Neeraj_chopra1.”

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South Africa's Douw Smit secured second place with a throw of 84.12 meters, while Grenada's Anderson Peters finished third with a distance of 83.63 meters, achieved in his first attempt.

During the Ostrava Golden Spike event, Neeraj faced tough competition from Peters and Thomas Rohler, both of whom struggled initially. Peters's run-up lacked confidence, resulting in a throw of 83.63 meters, while Rohler, the Rio Olympic champion, managed only 69.35 meters after returning from injuries.

Despite a foul throw in his first attempt, Neeraj quickly regained his composure, recording 83.45 meters on his second try. He then took the lead with a throw of 85.29 meters on his third attempt. Neeraj also surpassed the 80-meter mark in his fourth attempt, though he was not satisfied with his throw of 82.17 meters. Meanwhile, Rohler improved his performance slightly, reaching 77.78 meters on his first attempt. Neeraj's fifth throw was 81.01 meters, and he concluded the competition with a foul throw but maintained his lead to secure the title.