Neeraj Chopra Smashes 90‑Metre Barrier: A New Chapter in Indian Athletics
India’s Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra made history on May 16, 2025, at the Doha Diamond League, unleashing a monster 90.23‑metre throw. The effort not only set a national record but also made him the 25th man ever to breach the revered 90‑metre mark in men’s javelin.
Diamond League Drama
Competing at Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Neeraj opened with 88.44 m, fouled his second attempt, and then delivered the defining 90.23 m heave on his third. Despite the record, he finished second; Germany’s Julian Weber stole gold with 91.06 m in what organisers hailed as “one of the greatest javelin competitions of all time.”
Joining the 90‑Metre Club
Crossing 90 m is athletics’ gold standard. Only 26 athletes have achieved it, a list dominated by legends like world‑record holder Jan Železný—who now coaches Neeraj. The Indian star’s throw is the 129th 90 m+ mark in history and cements India’s place among javelin’s elite nations.
Reactions & Records
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes, tweeting that the nation was “elated and proud.”
- The throw eclipsed Neeraj’s previous best of 89.94 m (Lausanne 2024).
- It is India’s first official 90 m+ javelin mark, propelling Chopra to World No. 1 in the 2025 rankings.
What Lies Ahead
With the elusive milestone conquered, Chopra sets his sights on defending his Olympic crown and chasing the legendary Železný’s 98.48 m world record. If his Doha triumph is any indication, Indian athletics is on the cusp of an even brighter era.
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Neeraj Chopra Smashes 90‑Metre Barrier: A New Chapter in Indian Athletics
Neeraj Chopra Smashes 90‑Metre Barrier: A New Chapter in Indian Athletics
India’s Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra made history on May 16, 2025, at the Doha Diamond League, unleashing a monster 90.23‑metre throw. The effort not only set a national record but also made him the 25th man ever to breach the revered 90‑metre mark in men’s javelin.
Diamond League Drama
Competing at Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Neeraj opened with 88.44 m, fouled his second attempt, and then delivered the defining 90.23 m heave on his third. Despite the record, he finished second; Germany’s Julian Weber stole gold with 91.06 m in what organisers hailed as “one of the greatest javelin competitions of all time.”
Joining the 90‑Metre Club
Crossing 90 m is athletics’ gold standard. Only 26 athletes have achieved it, a list dominated by legends like world‑record holder Jan Železný—who now coaches Neeraj. The Indian star’s throw is the 129th 90 m+ mark in history and cements India’s place among javelin’s elite nations.
Reactions & Records
What Lies Ahead
With the elusive milestone conquered, Chopra sets his sights on defending his Olympic crown and chasing the legendary Železný’s 98.48 m world record. If his Doha triumph is any indication, Indian athletics is on the cusp of an even brighter era.