Olympic 100m champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will head to the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time on the back of impressive victories at Thursday's Diamond League finals. Lyles and Alfred were but two of the cream of track and field's elite who rose to the top in a scintillating night of action at a 25,000 sell-out Letzigrund Stadium. Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.&nbsp;"Another record in the list. It is pretty nice to have that," said Lyles. “The most important is getting wins. I know if I panicked, I was not going to win. If you are tight, you are done for.”&nbsp;Lyles said he would head to Tokyo "with a lot of energy. I will use that to my advantage".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-final-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-with-a-throw-of-85-01m-julian-weber-wins-title-1756402911246">Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title</a>&nbsp;Alfred had earlier clocked 10.76sec for her win over 100m ahead of Jamaica's Tia Clayton (10.84) in what was the perfect tonic before departing to the September 13-21 world championships in Tokyo.&nbsp;"I feel like I want to add another gold in my collection," she said. "I am much fitter than before and also mentally, I am on the right place where I want to be."&nbsp;Twenty-six Diamond League champions were unveiled at the Letzigrund Stadium as quality oozed through at every turn, as athletes fine-tuned preparations for the Tokyo worlds.&nbsp;One of the most competitive events on the men's circuit is the 800m, with athletes edging ever nearer to David Rudisha's world record of 1:40.91.&nbsp;Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi faded in the home stretch in Zurich, but just managed to hold on for victory in 1:42.37, 0.05sec ahead of Britain's Max Burgin, with Canada's world champion Marco Arop taking third.&nbsp;There were no surprises in the 400m hurdles as Dutch world champion Femke Bol improved on her own meet to 52.18sec, her 30th straight hurdles race victory on the Diamond League circuit.&nbsp;"it's crazy, another Diamond League season undefeated, it's really cool!" said Bol.<h3>'I want more, I'm greedy'</h3>&nbsp;Norway's Karsten Warholm, the world record holder and three-time world champion, then nonchalantly repeated Bol's feat, bettering his 2019 mark with a new meet record of 46.70sec.&nbsp;"That was my target for this meeting," said Warholm. "I'm on the right path for Tokyo. I have three titles as world champions, and I want more. I'm greedy."&nbsp;Two loaded short hurdles races went the way of in-form American Cordell Tinch for the men over 110m and Jamaican Ackera Nugent (12.30sec) in the women's 100m.&nbsp;Tinch underlined his credentials as the favourite for Tokyo with a winning time of 12.92 sec, equalling the meet record -- and then world record -- set by double Olympic champion Roger Kingdom back in 1989.&nbsp;"It is about consistency," said Tinch, who set a world lead of 12.87 in May. “All I have done this year has been a next big moment, every time I get into something, it is another big moment. And I am ready for the next one. I am ready to go to Tokyo and be great.”&nbsp;Dutchman Niels Laros ran a timely national record of 3:29.20 in the men's 1,500m, which promises to be one of the most competitive events in Tokyo, and there was a Swiss record of 1:55.91 for in-form Audrey Werro in the women's 800m.&nbsp;Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser trumped Marileidy Paulino for the women's 400m title, winning in a meet record of 48.70sec, while American Jacory Patterson clocked a personal best of 43.85sec for the men's one-lap honours.&nbsp;American Christian Coleman, in 9.97sec, edged South African Akani Simbine for victory in a men's 100m, missing most big names, while US compatriot Brittany Brown won the women's 200m in 22.13.&nbsp;The stand-out performance in the field was a huge, world-leading best of 91.51m by Germany's Julian Weber in the javelin, with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra finishing third.&nbsp;There was so such joy for Japan's reigning Olympic and world champion Haruka Kitaguchi, who managed a best of only 60.72m for sixth and last spot in a competition won by Greece's Elina Tzengko (64.57).&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.

Olympic 100m champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will head to the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time on the back of impressive victories at Thursday's Diamond League finals. Lyles and Alfred were but two of the cream of track and field's elite who rose to the top in a scintillating night of action at a 25,000 sell-out Letzigrund Stadium. Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy. "Another record in the list. It is pretty nice to have that," said Lyles. “The most important is getting wins. I know if I panicked, I was not going to win. If you are tight, you are done for.” Lyles said he would head to Tokyo "with a lot of energy. I will use that to my advantage". Also read | Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title Alfred had earlier clocked 10.76sec for her win over 100m ahead of Jamaica's Tia Clayton (10.84) in what was the perfect tonic before departing to the September 13-21 world championships in Tokyo. "I feel like I want to add another gold in my collection," she said. "I am much fitter than before and also mentally, I am on the right place where I want to be." Twenty-six Diamond League champions were unveiled at the Letzigrund Stadium as quality oozed through at every turn, as athletes fine-tuned preparations for the Tokyo worlds. One of the most competitive events on the men's circuit is the 800m, with athletes edging ever nearer to David Rudisha's world record of 1:40.91. Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi faded in the home stretch in Zurich, but just managed to hold on for victory in 1:42.37, 0.05sec ahead of Britain's Max Burgin, with Canada's world champion Marco Arop taking third. There were no surprises in the 400m hurdles as Dutch world champion Femke Bol improved on her own meet to 52.18sec, her 30th straight hurdles race victory on the Diamond League circuit. "it's crazy, another Diamond League season undefeated, it's really cool!" said Bol. 'I want more, I'm greedy' Norway's Karsten Warholm, the world record holder and three-time world champion, then nonchalantly repeated Bol's feat, bettering his 2019 mark with a new meet record of 46.70sec. "That was my target for this meeting," said Warholm. "I'm on the right path for Tokyo. I have three titles as world champions, and I want more. I'm greedy." Two loaded short hurdles races went the way of in-form American Cordell Tinch for the men over 110m and Jamaican Ackera Nugent (12.30sec) in the women's 100m. Tinch underlined his credentials as the favourite for Tokyo with a winning time of 12.92 sec, equalling the meet record -- and then world record -- set by double Olympic champion Roger Kingdom back in 1989. "It is about consistency," said Tinch, who set a world lead of 12.87 in May. “All I have done this year has been a next big moment, every time I get into something, it is another big moment. And I am ready for the next one. I am ready to go to Tokyo and be great.” Dutchman Niels Laros ran a timely national record of 3:29.20 in the men's 1,500m, which promises to be one of the most competitive events in Tokyo, and there was a Swiss record of 1:55.91 for in-form Audrey Werro in the women's 800m. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser trumped Marileidy Paulino for the women's 400m title, winning in a meet record of 48.70sec, while American Jacory Patterson clocked a personal best of 43.85sec for the men's one-lap honours. American Christian Coleman, in 9.97sec, edged South African Akani Simbine for victory in a men's 100m, missing most big names, while US compatriot Brittany Brown won the women's 200m in 22.13. The stand-out performance in the field was a huge, world-leading best of 91.51m by Germany's Julian Weber in the javelin, with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra finishing third. There was so such joy for Japan's reigning Olympic and world champion Haruka Kitaguchi, who managed a best of only 60.72m for sixth and last spot in a competition won by Greece's Elina Tzengko (64.57). Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.

Diamond League Final: Olympic 100m champ Noah Lyles triumphs in Zurich, Alfred shines

It was a night that Neeraj Chopra would not like to remember, at least not by the standards that he has set in recent times. In the run up to the World Athletics Championships next month in Tokyo, the two-time Olympic medalist and reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, on Thursday (August 28) finished second with a throw of 85.01m at the Diamond League Final, which was held at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium. Germany's Julian Weber was in sensational form as he came first with a huge throw of 91.51m. Keshorn Walcott came in at third with a throw of 84.95m. Notably, Neeraj Chopra had three consecutive foul throws.&nbsp;In his first attempt, Neeraj was not at his best. He threw 84.35m, while Germany's Julian Weber set the bar with a massive throw of 91.37m and Grenada's Julius Yego recorded a throw of 80.49m. At the end of round 1, Neeraj was placed third. Trinbagonian Keshorn Walcott was at second with a throw of 84.95m. Coming to the second round, Julian Weber after throwing 91.37m, was a on a roll as he threw 91.51m. Neeraj in his second attempt recorded a threw of 82m. At the end of the second attempt, Neeraj was still at third.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uefa-champions-league-draw-all-team-home-and-away-matches-1756404127202">UEFA Champions League Draw: Check all home and away matches for each team</a>&nbsp;In the third round, Switzerland's Simon Wieland recorded a throw of 77.04m, but it was not enough for the 24-year-old to make it to the final round. Neeraj had a golden opportunity to catch Weber as he had a foul attempt, but as destiny would have it, Neeraj also had a foul attempt. After round three, Weber led the chart with a throw of 91.51m, followed by Keshorn Walcott (84.95m), Neeraj Chopra (84.35m) at third, Anderson Peters (82.06m) at fourth and Julius Yego (82.01m) at fifth.&nbsp;Coming to the fourth round, the fight was on between Julian Weber and Neeraj Chopra. But it was not a night that Neeraj would like to remember as he had another foul throw. Meanwhile, Weber recorded 83.66m. After four rounds, Weber was still at top, while Neeraj stayed at third.&nbsp;For Neeraj, it came down to the last two rounds. In the fifth round, Neeraj once again had a foul attempt. It was a hat-trick of foul attempts from the India's star javelin thrower. Meanwhile, Weber threw 86.45m. After five round, Weber still led with a throw of 91.51m, Walcott was at second with a throw of 84.95m, while Neeraj was at third with a throw of 84.35m. In the last round, Neeraj had his best throw of the night and threw 85.01m to overtake Walcott and come second, while Julian Weber threw 88.66m and Walcott finished third.

Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title

It was a night that Neeraj Chopra would not like to remember, at least not by the standards that he has set in recent times. In the run up to the World Athletics Championships next month in Tokyo, the two-time Olympic medalist and reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, on Thursday (August 28) finished second with a throw of 85.01m at the Diamond League Final, which was held at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium. Germany's Julian Weber was in sensational form as he came first with a huge throw of 91.51m. Keshorn Walcott came in at third with a throw of 84.95m. Notably, Neeraj Chopra had three consecutive foul throws. In his first attempt, Neeraj was not at his best. He threw 84.35m, while Germany's Julian Weber set the bar with a massive throw of 91.37m and Grenada's Julius Yego recorded a throw of 80.49m. At the end of round 1, Neeraj was placed third. Trinbagonian Keshorn Walcott was at second with a throw of 84.95m. Coming to the second round, Julian Weber after throwing 91.37m, was a on a roll as he threw 91.51m. Neeraj in his second attempt recorded a threw of 82m. At the end of the second attempt, Neeraj was still at third. Also Read: UEFA Champions League Draw: Check all home and away matches for each team In the third round, Switzerland's Simon Wieland recorded a throw of 77.04m, but it was not enough for the 24-year-old to make it to the final round. Neeraj had a golden opportunity to catch Weber as he had a foul attempt, but as destiny would have it, Neeraj also had a foul attempt. After round three, Weber led the chart with a throw of 91.51m, followed by Keshorn Walcott (84.95m), Neeraj Chopra (84.35m) at third, Anderson Peters (82.06m) at fourth and Julius Yego (82.01m) at fifth. Coming to the fourth round, the fight was on between Julian Weber and Neeraj Chopra. But it was not a night that Neeraj would like to remember as he had another foul throw. Meanwhile, Weber recorded 83.66m. After four rounds, Weber was still at top, while Neeraj stayed at third. For Neeraj, it came down to the last two rounds. In the fifth round, Neeraj once again had a foul attempt. It was a hat-trick of foul attempts from the India's star javelin thrower. Meanwhile, Weber threw 86.45m. After five round, Weber still led with a throw of 91.51m, Walcott was at second with a throw of 84.95m, while Neeraj was at third with a throw of 84.35m. In the last round, Neeraj had his best throw of the night and threw 85.01m to overtake Walcott and come second, while Julian Weber threw 88.66m and Walcott finished third.

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra recorded a throw of 85.01m to finish second in the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich. Germany's Julian Weber stood first with a massive throw of 91.51m

India’s Neeraj Chopra has had near misses lately, and falling shy of winning the 2024 Diamond League (DL) Final by just one centimetre is another example.

Competing in the javelin throw final at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday (Sep 14), Neeraj stood second (87.86m), with Paris bronze medalist Anderson Peters winning the coveted trophy with his best throw of 87.87m.

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On a breezy cold night in Belgium’s capital, Germany's Julian Weber finished third with his best throw of 85.97m. Paris gold medal winner Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and last year's DL winner Jakub Vadlejch did not participate in the competition.&nbsp;

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Even last year, Neeraj stood second with his best throw of 83.80m, losing to Czech Republic's Jakub, who registered a throw of 84.24m. Though he bettered his record this time, Neeraj failed to put his hands on the trophy by a whisker. &nbsp;

<h2>So close, yet so far</h2>

In Brussels, Neeraj began with a throw of 86.82m, only behind Peters, who clocked 87.87m in his first attempt. Neeraj’s second throw was far from convincing, but his third throw – his best of the night (87.86m), got him closer to Peter’s tally.&nbsp;

Although Peters was consistent throughout, with his remaining throws ranging between 84-86m, Neeraj’s two out of the final three attempts read 82.04m and 83.30.&nbsp;

He ended his attempts with a rocking 86.46m final throw.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Neeraj looked reluctant to push above his weight during the final as he was mindful of his groin injury, which restricted him from giving his best since the Summer Games in Paris this year.&nbsp;

Neeraj, who talked about undergoing surgery for his groin after the Olympics, delayed to complete in the Diamond League. With India's javelin hero's season getting over, Neeraj might undergo the knife.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Neeraj Chopra has had near misses lately, and falling shy of winning the 2024 Diamond League (DL) Final by just one centimetre is another example. Competing in the javelin throw final at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday (Sep 14), Neeraj stood second (87.

India’s Neeraj Chopra has had near misses lately, and falling shy of winning the 2024 Diamond League (DL) Final by just one centimetre is another example. Competing in the javelin throw final at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday (Sep 14), Neeraj stood second (87.86m), with Paris bronze medalist Anderson Peters winning the coveted trophy with his best throw of 87.87m. WATCH VIDEO - Neeraj Chopra hits 8⃣7⃣.8⃣6⃣ m and finishes second in Brussels 👏#DiamondLeagueonJioCinema #DiamondLeagueonSports18 #DiamondLeagueFinal pic.twitter.com/C8WETcMFqB — JioCinema (@JioCinema) September 14, 2024 × On a breezy cold night in Belgium’s capital, Germany's Julian Weber finished third with his best throw of 85.97m. Paris gold medal winner Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and last year's DL winner Jakub Vadlejch did not participate in the competition. ALSO READ: MLS: Lionel Messi hits brace, provides assist on return as Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union Even last year, Neeraj stood second with his best throw of 83.80m, losing to Czech Republic's Jakub, who registered a throw of 84.24m. Though he bettered his record this time, Neeraj failed to put his hands on the trophy by a whisker. So close, yet so far In Brussels, Neeraj began with a throw of 86.82m, only behind Peters, who clocked 87.87m in his first attempt. Neeraj’s second throw was far from convincing, but his third throw – his best of the night (87.86m), got him closer to Peter’s tally. Although Peters was consistent throughout, with his remaining throws ranging between 84-86m, Neeraj’s two out of the final three attempts read 82.04m and 83.30. He ended his attempts with a rocking 86.46m final throw. Meanwhile, Neeraj looked reluctant to push above his weight during the final as he was mindful of his groin injury, which restricted him from giving his best since the Summer Games in Paris this year. Neeraj, who talked about undergoing surgery for his groin after the Olympics, delayed to complete in the Diamond League. With India's javelin hero's season getting over, Neeraj might undergo the knife. (With inputs from agencies)

Neeraj Chopra loses first spot by just 0.01m in Diamond League Final, Anderson Peters finishes at top

With mixed success for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics, India’s top guns Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will be in action at the Diamond League Finals on Friday (Sep 13). Neeraj was successful in clinching the silver medal at the Paris Games in the javelin throw, while Avinash was unsuccessful in the 3000m steeplechase. However, with glory awaiting the Indian duo in the Brussels Diamond League Finals, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and other key details.

<h2>When will Avinash Sable and Neeraj Chopra be in action in the Diamond League finals?</h2>

The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for Friday (Sep 13), while the men's javelin throw event will be held on Saturday (Sep 14).

<h2>What is the cash prize in Diamond League?</h2>

The winner in Diamond League season finale is awarded a Diamond Trophy and a cash prize of $30,000. In addition, they also get a wild card for the World Athletics Championships. Meanwhile, the runner-up gets $12,000 and so on till the eighth-place finisher, who will pocket $1000.

<h2>How did Neeraj Chopra perform in previous Diamond League meetings of this edition?</h2>

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League after finishing fourth in the overall standings. The two-time Olympic medallist secured 14 points in total from his two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne.

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<h2>How did Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable perform at Paris Olympics?</h2>

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his gold but claimed a silver&nbsp;medal at the Paris Olympics. Avinash Sable, on the other hand, had a disappointing outing, finishing 11th at the Paris Games on August 7 with a time of 8:14.18.

<h2>Where can I catch the live streaming of Diamond League final in India?</h2>

The live streaming of Diamond League final will be available on the Jio Cinema&nbsp;app.

With mixed success for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics, India’s top guns Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will be in action at the Diamond League Finals on Friday (Sep 13).

With mixed success for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics, India’s top guns Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will be in action at the Diamond League Finals on Friday (Sep 13). Neeraj was successful in clinching the silver medal at the Paris Games in the javelin throw, while Avinash was unsuccessful in the 3000m steeplechase. However, with glory awaiting the Indian duo in the Brussels Diamond League Finals, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and other key details. When will Avinash Sable and Neeraj Chopra be in action in the Diamond League finals? The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for Friday (Sep 13), while the men's javelin throw event will be held on Saturday (Sep 14). What is the cash prize in Diamond League? The winner in Diamond League season finale is awarded a Diamond Trophy and a cash prize of $30,000. In addition, they also get a wild card for the World Athletics Championships. Meanwhile, the runner-up gets $12,000 and so on till the eighth-place finisher, who will pocket $1000. How did Neeraj Chopra perform in previous Diamond League meetings of this edition? Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League after finishing fourth in the overall standings. The two-time Olympic medallist secured 14 points in total from his two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's Test captaincy played a big role in Indian cricket's turnaround: Ricky Ponting LAUDS star player How did Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable perform at Paris Olympics? Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his gold but claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Avinash Sable, on the other hand, had a disappointing outing, finishing 11th at the Paris Games on August 7 with a time of 8:14.18. Where can I catch the live streaming of Diamond League final in India? The live streaming of Diamond League final will be available on the Jio Cinema app.

Diamond League Finals: All you need to know about India's Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable in action

Two-time Olympic medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra of India, has qualified for the Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14. Despite missing the final leg in Zurich (on Thursday), Neeraj finished in fourth place with 14 points.

The top six javelin throwers directly qualifying for the DL Final are Anderson Peters, Julian Webber, Jakub Vadlejch, Neeraj Chopra, Andrian Mardare, and Roderick Genki Dean. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won his maiden Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games 2024, did not participate in the remaining legs after the Summer Games. No official word is out as to why he remained absent.

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Meanwhile, with seven points and a second-place finish during the Lausanne leg, Neeraj attained 14 points and placed fourth in the rankings ahead of the final. While Granada’s Anderson Peters, who won bronze in Paris, is topping the chart with 29 points from four events, Germany’s Julian Weber is second with 21 points, and Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch is third with 16 points.

During his last outing in Lausanne, India’s Neeraj Chopra threw 89.49m, bettering his Paris Olympic record (89.45m) by just a whisker. Despite that, he stood second as Anderson Peters registered a monster throw of 90.61m.

<h2>What is next for Neeraj?&nbsp;</h2>

Neeraj admitted to struggling with his groin injury even while competing in Paris and hinted at undergoing surgery sooner. Though he was expected to miss the remaining DL events after the Summer Games for the same reason, Neeraj decided against going for it immediately and instead participated in the competition.

"First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit, and also, I will be technically better and try to throw far again," Neeraj said in August about his plans for this year and the coming one.

Meanwhile, after winning his maiden gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Neeraj came agonisingly close to retaining his crown this time; however, his long-time on-field foe and friend off the field, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, won the gold with a World Record (WR) throw of 92.97m in Paris.

However, if Neeraj wins gold in Brussels, he will be awarded a prestigious "Diamond Trophy", $30,000 prize money, and a wild card for the World Athletics Championships.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two-time Olympic medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra of India, has qualified for the Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.

Two-time Olympic medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra of India, has qualified for the Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14. Despite missing the final leg in Zurich (on Thursday), Neeraj finished in fourth place with 14 points. The top six javelin throwers directly qualifying for the DL Final are Anderson Peters, Julian Webber, Jakub Vadlejch, Neeraj Chopra, Andrian Mardare, and Roderick Genki Dean. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won his maiden Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games 2024, did not participate in the remaining legs after the Summer Games. No official word is out as to why he remained absent. ALSO READ: No Indian, 2 Sri Lankans named in ICC Player of the Month nominees in men’s and women’s categories Meanwhile, with seven points and a second-place finish during the Lausanne leg, Neeraj attained 14 points and placed fourth in the rankings ahead of the final. While Granada’s Anderson Peters, who won bronze in Paris, is topping the chart with 29 points from four events, Germany’s Julian Weber is second with 21 points, and Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch is third with 16 points. During his last outing in Lausanne, India’s Neeraj Chopra threw 89.49m, bettering his Paris Olympic record (89.45m) by just a whisker. Despite that, he stood second as Anderson Peters registered a monster throw of 90.61m. What is next for Neeraj? Neeraj admitted to struggling with his groin injury even while competing in Paris and hinted at undergoing surgery sooner. Though he was expected to miss the remaining DL events after the Summer Games for the same reason, Neeraj decided against going for it immediately and instead participated in the competition. "First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit, and also, I will be technically better and try to throw far again," Neeraj said in August about his plans for this year and the coming one. Meanwhile, after winning his maiden gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Neeraj came agonisingly close to retaining his crown this time; however, his long-time on-field foe and friend off the field, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, won the gold with a World Record (WR) throw of 92.97m in Paris. However, if Neeraj wins gold in Brussels, he will be awarded a prestigious "Diamond Trophy", $30,000 prize money, and a wild card for the World Athletics Championships. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian javelin hero Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2024 in Brussels

American Christian Coleman and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the men's and women's 100m at the Diamond League finals on Saturday as Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson were denied.

Lyles and Richardson weren't the only gold medallists from last month's World Championships in Budapest to be disappointed in Eugene, Oregon, where American Rai Benjamin stunned world and Olympic champion Karsten Warholm in the 400m hurdles.

Coleman, the world champion in 2019 who finished a disappointing fifth in Budapest, matched the season's best time of 9.83sec for the second time in two weeks as he followed up his Xiamen Diamond League win.

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He is one of three men to post that time this year, along with Britain's Zharnel Hughes and Lyles -- who was unable to make good on his desire to finish his outstanding season with the outright best time of the year.

Lyles, who won 100m and 200m gold in Budapest, was second in 9.85sec and Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya was third in the same time.

After a false start saw Ackeem Blake of Jamaica disqualified, Coleman got off to a solid if unspectacular start.

He powered through the middle stages and had enough to hold off the charging Lyles and Omanyala.

"In races like that I usually might get tight or just not execute the back end, but I was able to just find a sense of confidence and believe in myself, like I knew I was supposed to win this race and so I was able to stay composed and put out a win at the end," Coleman said.

Lyles, exhausted after his 200m Diamond League win in Zurich, had considered opting out of the season finale, but said he was happy he raced in front of home fans after his gold treble in Budapest.

"I was able to do a victory lap, even though I didn't win the victory, but they were just as excited," he said.

Jackson grabbed the first leg of what she hopes is a sprint double in Eugene, powering to victory in 10.70sec.

The 29-year-old Jamaican is due back on the Hayward Field track on Sunday when she'll try one more time for the 200m world record set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988.

Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast was second on 10.75 and Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah was thrid in 10.79.

Richardson, doomed by a poor start, clocked 10.80.

Benjamin, disappointed with bronze in Budapest, pulled off a stunner, clocking a Diamond League record -- and the fourth-fastest 400 hurdles time ever -- of 46.39.

He closed the gap on Warholm over the final two hurdles and surged past in the final strides, the Norwegian finishing second in 46.53sec.

"Went back to my old race model, because my second half is just amazing," Benjamin said of the key to the win. "Just tried to channel that today and I feel like I did a really good job," he said.&nbsp;

Warholm acknowledged that despite his end-of-season fatigue he was "pissed off" at losing.

"Over the last hurdle I was feeling good," he said. "I thought I had it, but when he comes to the side you know that he's gonna pass you because he has higher speed over the last hurdle."

<h2>Kipyegon dominates</h2>

Other world champions fared better.

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon remained unbeaten at 1,500m this year, posting a dominant victory in 3min 50.72sec.

Kipyegon, who won the 2022 world title on the same Hayward Field track and retained her title in Budapest as part of an historic 1,500-5,000 double, was barely challenged, with world silver medallist Diribe Welteji finishing second in 3:53.93 and Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir third in 3:55.16.

Winfred Mutile Yavi of Bahrain won the 3,000m steeplechase in sensational style, clocking the second-fastest time ever of 8:50.66 for a decisive win over world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech (8:51.67).

World champion Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan won the women's javelin with a throw of 63.78m and Venezuela's four-time women's triple-jump world champion Yulimar Rojas won with a world-leading 15.35m.

The women's pole vault showdown between co-world champions Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy fizzled in the women's pole vault. America's Moon won with height of 4.86m while Kennedy was fifth at 4.56.

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen threatened the mile world record, winning in 3:43.73, just six-tenths outside the world record set by Hicham el Guerrouj in 1999.

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American Christian Coleman and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the men's and women's 100m at the Diamond League finals on Saturday as Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson were denied.

American Christian Coleman and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the men's and women's 100m at the Diamond League finals on Saturday as Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson were denied. Lyles and Richardson weren't the only gold medallists from last month's World Championships in Budapest to be disappointed in Eugene, Oregon, where American Rai Benjamin stunned world and Olympic champion Karsten Warholm in the 400m hurdles. Coleman, the world champion in 2019 who finished a disappointing fifth in Budapest, matched the season's best time of 9.83sec for the second time in two weeks as he followed up his Xiamen Diamond League win. Also Read: India's Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Men's Javelin, misses out on Wanda Diamond League title He is one of three men to post that time this year, along with Britain's Zharnel Hughes and Lyles -- who was unable to make good on his desire to finish his outstanding season with the outright best time of the year. Lyles, who won 100m and 200m gold in Budapest, was second in 9.85sec and Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya was third in the same time. After a false start saw Ackeem Blake of Jamaica disqualified, Coleman got off to a solid if unspectacular start. He powered through the middle stages and had enough to hold off the charging Lyles and Omanyala. "In races like that I usually might get tight or just not execute the back end, but I was able to just find a sense of confidence and believe in myself, like I knew I was supposed to win this race and so I was able to stay composed and put out a win at the end," Coleman said. Lyles, exhausted after his 200m Diamond League win in Zurich, had considered opting out of the season finale, but said he was happy he raced in front of home fans after his gold treble in Budapest. "I was able to do a victory lap, even though I didn't win the victory, but they were just as excited," he said. Jackson grabbed the first leg of what she hopes is a sprint double in Eugene, powering to victory in 10.70sec. The 29-year-old Jamaican is due back on the Hayward Field track on Sunday when she'll try one more time for the 200m world record set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988. Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast was second on 10.75 and Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah was thrid in 10.79. Richardson, doomed by a poor start, clocked 10.80. Benjamin, disappointed with bronze in Budapest, pulled off a stunner, clocking a Diamond League record -- and the fourth-fastest 400 hurdles time ever -- of 46.39. He closed the gap on Warholm over the final two hurdles and surged past in the final strides, the Norwegian finishing second in 46.53sec. "Went back to my old race model, because my second half is just amazing," Benjamin said of the key to the win. "Just tried to channel that today and I feel like I did a really good job," he said. Warholm acknowledged that despite his end-of-season fatigue he was "pissed off" at losing. "Over the last hurdle I was feeling good," he said. "I thought I had it, but when he comes to the side you know that he's gonna pass you because he has higher speed over the last hurdle." Kipyegon dominates Other world champions fared better. Kenyan Faith Kipyegon remained unbeaten at 1,500m this year, posting a dominant victory in 3min 50.72sec. Kipyegon, who won the 2022 world title on the same Hayward Field track and retained her title in Budapest as part of an historic 1,500-5,000 double, was barely challenged, with world silver medallist Diribe Welteji finishing second in 3:53.93 and Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir third in 3:55.16. Winfred Mutile Yavi of Bahrain won the 3,000m steeplechase in sensational style, clocking the second-fastest time ever of 8:50.66 for a decisive win over world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech (8:51.67). World champion Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan won the women's javelin with a throw of 63.78m and Venezuela's four-time women's triple-jump world champion Yulimar Rojas won with a world-leading 15.35m. The women's pole vault showdown between co-world champions Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy fizzled in the women's pole vault. America's Moon won with height of 4.86m while Kennedy was fifth at 4.56. Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen threatened the mile world record, winning in 3:43.73, just six-tenths outside the world record set by Hicham el Guerrouj in 1999. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Diamond League finals: Coleman, Jackson shine as Lyles, Richardson denied in Eugene

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra will be back in action on June 30&nbsp;as he will take part in the Diamond League at&nbsp;Lausanne. After recovering from an injury, Neeraj returned to action during the&nbsp;start of the Diamond League season, in Doha, on May 05 and ended at the first spot. Thus, he will look to maintain the momentum and defend his title in Lausanne after a top finish last year.

Talking about Neeraj's comeback in the Diamond League in Doha, he&nbsp;returned with&nbsp;his fourth career-best throw of 88.67 metres to gain the top spot. Thus, he will once again be aiming for a podium finish. After the event in Doha, he was sidelined for a month, missing the FBK Games on June 04, but has thankfully recovered in time for the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.&nbsp;

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Apart from Neeraj,&nbsp;Diamond League podium finisher, Murali Sreeshankar, will also be part of the action&nbsp;in the long jump event.&nbsp;

Here's all you need to know about the live streaming details of Neeraj Chopra's event:

<h3>When and where will Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamond League Lausanne be held?</h3>

Indian star Neeraj's&nbsp;event at the Diamond League Lausanne will be&nbsp;on June 30, Friday and take place&nbsp;in Lausanne, Switzerland.

<h3>When will Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamon League Lausanne kickoff?</h3>

Neeraj's javelin throw event at the Diamond League&nbsp;will commence at 8 PM local time and 11:30 PM IST.

<h3>Where can I watch Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamond League Lausanne?</h3>

Neeraj's&nbsp;event at the Diamond League Lausanne will be telecasted on the Sports18 network in India. The JioCinema app and website will provide live streaming in India.

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India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra will be back in action on June 30 as he will take part in the Diamond League at Lausanne. After recovering from an injury, Neeraj returned to action during the start of the Diamond League season, in Doha, on May 05 and ended at the first spot.

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra will be back in action on June 30 as he will take part in the Diamond League at Lausanne. After recovering from an injury, Neeraj returned to action during the start of the Diamond League season, in Doha, on May 05 and ended at the first spot. Thus, he will look to maintain the momentum and defend his title in Lausanne after a top finish last year. Talking about Neeraj's comeback in the Diamond League in Doha, he returned with his fourth career-best throw of 88.67 metres to gain the top spot. Thus, he will once again be aiming for a podium finish. After the event in Doha, he was sidelined for a month, missing the FBK Games on June 04, but has thankfully recovered in time for the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League. Also Read: Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets are here for titles, not holidays, insists Inter Miami new coach Gerardo Martino Apart from Neeraj, Diamond League podium finisher, Murali Sreeshankar, will also be part of the action in the long jump event. Here's all you need to know about the live streaming details of Neeraj Chopra's event: When and where will Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamond League Lausanne be held? Indian star Neeraj's event at the Diamond League Lausanne will be on June 30, Friday and take place in Lausanne, Switzerland. When will Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamon League Lausanne kickoff? Neeraj's javelin throw event at the Diamond League will commence at 8 PM local time and 11:30 PM IST. Where can I watch Neeraj Chopra's Javelin throw event at the Diamond League Lausanne? Neeraj's event at the Diamond League Lausanne will be telecasted on the Sports18 network in India. The JioCinema app and website will provide live streaming in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Lausanne Diamond League: When and where to watch live streaming of Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event

Neeraj Chopra has been on a roll in the 2022 season. Since his historic gold at Tokyo Olympics last year, there has been no stopping the 24-year-old. The youngster won silver at the Paavo Nurmi Games, Stockholm Diamond League, became the first-ever Indian track-and-field athlete to clinch a silver medal in the IAAF World Championships before adding another feather to his illustrious cap by&nbsp;now becoming the first ever from the country to win the Diamond League Finals title with a historic throw of 88.44m.&nbsp;

Competing with some of the best, Neeraj was far ahead of all his competitors who failed to get past his mark in six attempts.&nbsp;The superstar athlete kicked off the competition with a foul and followed it up with throws of 88.44m, 88.00 m, 86.11 m, 87.00 m, and 83.60 m, respectively. Here's the video of his victorious throw:

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As soon as he threw the javelin, Neeraj roared in delight -- which has become his trademark since last year's Olympic gold -- as he knew he pulled off a stunning throw.&nbsp;

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Neeraj's rise has been inspiring, to say the least. He is now an Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist as well as a Diamond League winner;&nbsp;achieving all this in just a span of 13 months. His consistency is evident from the fact that he has produced as many as six 88m-plus throws&nbsp;six times this season.&nbsp;

The Diamond League Finals is one of the most premier tournaments outside the Olympics and the World Championships. In his third appearance in the Diamond League Finals -- after finishing seventh and fourth, respectively -- Neeraj has made the most of his top form by ending first this time around. In this way, he&nbsp;also ended his international season with another stunning performance. His only blip came in the form of a groin injury which ruled him out of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition. Given his form, it can be said&nbsp;that Neeraj would have ensured a podium finish at Birmingham 2022 as well.

Neeraj Chopra has been on a roll in the 2022 season. Since his historic gold at Tokyo Olympics last year, there has been no stopping the 24-year-old. The youngster won silver at the Paavo Nurmi Games, Stockholm Diamond League, became the first-ever Indian track-and-field athlete to clinch a silver medal in the IAAF World Championships before adding another feather to his illustrious cap by now becoming the first ever from the country to win the Diamond League Finals title with a historic throw of 88.

Neeraj Chopra has been on a roll in the 2022 season. Since his historic gold at Tokyo Olympics last year, there has been no stopping the 24-year-old. The youngster won silver at the Paavo Nurmi Games, Stockholm Diamond League, became the first-ever Indian track-and-field athlete to clinch a silver medal in the IAAF World Championships before adding another feather to his illustrious cap by now becoming the first ever from the country to win the Diamond League Finals title with a historic throw of 88.44m. Competing with some of the best, Neeraj was far ahead of all his competitors who failed to get past his mark in six attempts. The superstar athlete kicked off the competition with a foul and followed it up with throws of 88.44m, 88.00 m, 86.11 m, 87.00 m, and 83.60 m, respectively. Here's the video of his victorious throw: Golds,Silvers done, he gifts a 24-carat Diamond 💎 this time to the nation 🇮🇳🤩 Ladies & Gentlemen, salute the great #NeerajChopra for winning #DiamondLeague finals at #ZurichDL with 88.44m throw. FIRST INDIAN🇮🇳 AGAIN🫵🏻#indianathletics 🔝 X-*88.44*💎-86.11-87.00-6T😀 pic.twitter.com/k96w2H3An3 — Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) September 8, 2022 × As soon as he threw the javelin, Neeraj roared in delight -- which has become his trademark since last year's Olympic gold -- as he knew he pulled off a stunning throw. ALSO READ | Diamond League 2022: Neeraj Chopra scripts another history, becomes first Indian to win trophy Neeraj's rise has been inspiring, to say the least. He is now an Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist as well as a Diamond League winner; achieving all this in just a span of 13 months. His consistency is evident from the fact that he has produced as many as six 88m-plus throws six times this season. The Diamond League Finals is one of the most premier tournaments outside the Olympics and the World Championships. In his third appearance in the Diamond League Finals -- after finishing seventh and fourth, respectively -- Neeraj has made the most of his top form by ending first this time around. In this way, he also ended his international season with another stunning performance. His only blip came in the form of a groin injury which ruled him out of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition. Given his form, it can be said that Neeraj would have ensured a podium finish at Birmingham 2022 as well.

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's 88.44 m throw as he becomes first Indian to win Diamond League finals title

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title here.

Chopra began with a foul but jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m -- his fourth career best -- in his second attempt, and that turned out to be his winning effort. He had 88.00m, 86.11m, 87.00m and 83.60m in his next four throws.

Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second with a best throw of 86.94m which he registered in his fourth attempt. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a best of 83.73m.

The 24-year-old Indian superstar is now the Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist and Diamond League champion. All these he had achieved in just 13 months. He had won the Olympic gold on August 7 last year in Tokyo.

He has produced 88m-plus throw six times this season which showed his consistency. He holds the national record of 89.94m, which he achieved this season. 
Chopra also ended his international season with a history-scripting performance. The Diamond League Finals can be considered as the most prestigious competition outside of Olympics and World Championships.

It was Chopra's third appearance in the Diamond League Finals. He had finished seventh and fourth respectively in 2017 and 2018.

Chopra was also awarded a Diamond Trophy, USD 30,000 prize money and a wild card for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

He, however, has already qualified for the World Championships as his Lausanne-leg winning throw breached the 85.20m qualifying mark.

The Diamond League encompasses 32 Diamond Disciplines, following a championship style model. Athletes earn points at the 13-series meet to qualify for the final of their respective disciplines.

Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne-leg of the Diamond League series on August 26 and qualifying for the Finals here.

He had become the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title in Lausanne with his third career-best throw of 89.08m.

He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in USA in July.

The six-man field in Zurich was without world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who is recovering from injuries after he was assaulted inside a boat in his country last month.

With Thursday's win, Chopra has beaten the 31-year-old Vadlejch for the fifth time since winning gold in Tokyo Olympic Games in August last year.

Vadlejch was sixth and fourth when Chopra finished second in Paavo Nurmi Games (June 14) and Stockholm Diamond League (June 30).

While Chopra won silver in World Championships in Eugene, Vadlejch clinched a bronze before the pair again clashed in Lausanne on August 26.

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title here.

Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday achieved yet another historic feat as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title here. Chopra began with a foul but jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m -- his fourth career best -- in his second attempt, and that turned out to be his winning effort. He had 88.00m, 86.11m, 87.00m and 83.60m in his next four throws. Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second with a best throw of 86.94m which he registered in his fourth attempt. Julian Weber of Germany was third with a best of 83.73m. The 24-year-old Indian superstar is now the Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist and Diamond League champion. All these he had achieved in just 13 months. He had won the Olympic gold on August 7 last year in Tokyo. He has produced 88m-plus throw six times this season which showed his consistency. He holds the national record of 89.94m, which he achieved this season. Chopra also ended his international season with a history-scripting performance. The Diamond League Finals can be considered as the most prestigious competition outside of Olympics and World Championships. It was Chopra's third appearance in the Diamond League Finals. He had finished seventh and fourth respectively in 2017 and 2018. Chopra was also awarded a Diamond Trophy, USD 30,000 prize money and a wild card for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He, however, has already qualified for the World Championships as his Lausanne-leg winning throw breached the 85.20m qualifying mark. The Diamond League encompasses 32 Diamond Disciplines, following a championship style model. Athletes earn points at the 13-series meet to qualify for the final of their respective disciplines. Chopra had made a spectacular return from a one-month injury lay-off by winning the Lausanne-leg of the Diamond League series on August 26 and qualifying for the Finals here. He had become the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League meet title in Lausanne with his third career-best throw of 89.08m. He had missed the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (July 28 to August 8) due to a minor groin injury he had suffered during his silver-winning performance in the World Championships in USA in July. The six-man field in Zurich was without world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who is recovering from injuries after he was assaulted inside a boat in his country last month. With Thursday's win, Chopra has beaten the 31-year-old Vadlejch for the fifth time since winning gold in Tokyo Olympic Games in August last year. Vadlejch was sixth and fourth when Chopra finished second in Paavo Nurmi Games (June 14) and Stockholm Diamond League (June 30). While Chopra won silver in World Championships in Eugene, Vadlejch clinched a bronze before the pair again clashed in Lausanne on August 26.

Diamond League 2022: Neeraj Chopra scripts another history, becomes first Indian to win trophy

On Thursday (September 8), India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action as the 24-year-old will be taking part in the Zurich Diamond League Grand Final 2022. The tournament is a two-day affair and in-form&nbsp;Neeraj will leave no stone unturned to emerge victorious.

So far, Neeraj has had a stellar run in the 2022 season where he&nbsp;finished at the top&nbsp;at the Lausanne Diamond League meet, in August, before becoming the&nbsp;first-ever Indian to win a leg of the Diamond League.

The Lausanne victory&nbsp;along with a&nbsp;second-spot finish at the Stockholm leg assisted Neeraj to qualify for the Grand Final in Zurich. The superstar&nbsp;javelin thrower&nbsp;is the only Indian athlete to qualify for this year’s grand finale and all eyes are on him to finish atop (entering as a favourite). He, however, won't have it easy with&nbsp;Germany’s Julian Weber expected to provide&nbsp;tough competition. Here's everything to know about the Diamond League Final:&nbsp;

Where will&nbsp;Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event take place at Diamond League Grand Final?

Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will be held in Zurich.

When will&nbsp;Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event&nbsp;at Diamond League Grand Final be conducted?

Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will&nbsp;be held on Thursday (September 08).

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At what time will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event get underway at the&nbsp;Diamond League Grand Final?

The men’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will kick-off late on Thursday evening, i.e. at 11:50 PM IST.&nbsp;

How can one&nbsp;watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final?

Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final&nbsp;will be broadcast&nbsp;on Sports 18-1 SD.&nbsp;

How can one&nbsp;watch the live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final?

The live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Diamond League Grand Final will be&nbsp;available&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Voot&nbsp;app

On Thursday (September 8), India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action as the 24-year-old will be taking part in the Zurich Diamond League Grand Final 2022.

On Thursday (September 8), India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action as the 24-year-old will be taking part in the Zurich Diamond League Grand Final 2022. The tournament is a two-day affair and in-form Neeraj will leave no stone unturned to emerge victorious. So far, Neeraj has had a stellar run in the 2022 season where he finished at the top at the Lausanne Diamond League meet, in August, before becoming the first-ever Indian to win a leg of the Diamond League. The Lausanne victory along with a second-spot finish at the Stockholm leg assisted Neeraj to qualify for the Grand Final in Zurich. The superstar javelin thrower is the only Indian athlete to qualify for this year’s grand finale and all eyes are on him to finish atop (entering as a favourite). He, however, won't have it easy with Germany’s Julian Weber expected to provide tough competition. Here's everything to know about the Diamond League Final: Where will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event take place at Diamond League Grand Final? Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will be held in Zurich. When will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final be conducted? Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will be held on Thursday (September 08). ALSO READ | Watch: Asif Ali, Fareed Malik involve in ugly exchange in last-over thriller between Pakistan-Afghanistan At what time will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event get underway at the Diamond League Grand Final? The men’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will kick-off late on Thursday evening, i.e. at 11:50 PM IST. How can one watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final? Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final will be broadcast on Sports 18-1 SD. How can one watch the live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at Diamond League Grand Final? The live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Diamond League Grand Final will be available on the Voot app

Neeraj Chopra Javelin throw, live streaming: When and where to watch Diamond League 2022 Finals in India?

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.08m to become the first Indian to win a Diamond League title.

The 24-year-old dominated the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League and will now battle for the ultimate glory in the finals in Zurich. Chopra has already established his credentials as one of the best athletes in the country and the expectations skyrocket whenever he takes the field in a final.

However, this time around, Chopra faces stiff competition in the Diamond League finals which will see some of the best javelin throwers from around the world compete for the elusive gold medal. Chopra, who is yet to breach the 90m barrier had recently said he was not 100 per cent fit yet and is looking to reach his top form ahead of the Diamond League finals.

Chopra picked up a grin injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships earlier this year which saw him pull out from the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. He made his comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League and impressed yet again with his 89.08m throw to seal the top spot.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-scripts-history-again-becomes-first-indian-to-win-lausanne-diamond-league-title-510545">Neeraj Chopra scripts history again, becomes first Indian to win Lausanne Diamond League title</a>

Ahead of the Diamond League&nbsp;finals, Chopra shared a training video on his social media accounts where he can be seen jumping over hurdles. The javelin star's inspiring training video has broken the internet with many lauding him for his hard work.

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The top six javelin throwers have qualified for the finals in Zurich after the conclusion of the four Diamond League legs in Doha, Stockholm, Silesia, and Lausanne. Chopra along with world champion Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Leandro Ramos and Gailums Patriks will compete in the finals in Zurich this month.

Chopra, who missed out on the 90m mark closely in the&nbsp; Lausanne Diamond League, will be aiming&nbsp;to break the barrier in the finals in Zurich.

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.08m to become the first Indian to win a Diamond League title. The 24-year-old dominated the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League and will now battle for the ultimate glory in the finals in Zurich. Chopra has already established his credentials as one of the best athletes in the country and the expectations skyrocket whenever he takes the field in a final. However, this time around, Chopra faces stiff competition in the Diamond League finals which will see some of the best javelin throwers from around the world compete for the elusive gold medal. Chopra, who is yet to breach the 90m barrier had recently said he was not 100 per cent fit yet and is looking to reach his top form ahead of the Diamond League finals. Chopra picked up a grin injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships earlier this year which saw him pull out from the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. He made his comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League and impressed yet again with his 89.08m throw to seal the top spot. Also Read: Neeraj Chopra scripts history again, becomes first Indian to win Lausanne Diamond League title Ahead of the Diamond League finals, Chopra shared a training video on his social media accounts where he can be seen jumping over hurdles. The javelin star's inspiring training video has broken the internet with many lauding him for his hard work. pic.twitter.com/IYWm0AlmVR — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) September 1, 2022 × Also Read: Tokyo Olympics to World Championships: A look at Neeraj Chopra's memorable medal triumphs The top six javelin throwers have qualified for the finals in Zurich after the conclusion of the four Diamond League legs in Doha, Stockholm, Silesia, and Lausanne. Chopra along with world champion Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Leandro Ramos and Gailums Patriks will compete in the finals in Zurich this month. Chopra, who missed out on the 90m mark closely in the Lausanne Diamond League, will be aiming to break the barrier in the finals in Zurich.

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