Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said he is “building momentum” to return to his “best” after finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres. Chopra shared his thoughts on social media platform X, writing, “88.05. Building momentum to get back to my best again.”&nbsp;Chopra finished just nine centimetres behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won the event with a throw of 88.14m.&nbsp;&nbsp;The result extended Chopra’s wait for a win, with his last victory coming at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru in Jul 2025. However, his return to the 88m mark will be a big boost after a difficult start to the season.&nbsp;Before Lausanne, Chopra had competed in only two events in 2026. He finished fourth at the Doha Diamond League and second at the Commonwealth Games, failing to cross 86m in both competitions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1787394134155">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Chopra began his Lausanne campaign with an 83.54m throw. Pathirage took the early lead with 85.99m before improving his mark to 87.06m on his second attempt.&nbsp;Chopra then produced his best throw of the season on his second attempt, reaching 88.05m. The effort improved his previous season-best by 2.23m and put him in contention for the title.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump</a>&nbsp;Pathirage responded with an 88.14m throw on his third attempt to regain the lead. Neither athlete could improve their marks in the remaining rounds, leaving Chopra with second place.&nbsp;Pathirage topped the standings with 88.14m, followed by Chopra with 88.05m. Anderson Peters finished third with 86.69m, while Keshorn Walcott took fourth with 83.71m.&nbsp;Marc Anthony Minichello finished fifth with 80.06m, followed by Curtis Thompson (78.13m), Jakub Vadlejch (77.32m), Artur Felfner (74.84m) and Simon Wieland (73.23m).&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on another Diamond League win in Lausanne, finishing second by just nine centimetres, but his season-best 88.05m throw provided a timely boost ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said he is “building momentum” to return to his “best” after finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres. Chopra shared his thoughts on social media platform X, writing, “88.05. Building momentum to get back to my best again.” Chopra finished just nine centimetres behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won the event with a throw of 88.14m. The result extended Chopra’s wait for a win, with his last victory coming at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru in Jul 2025. However, his return to the 88m mark will be a big boost after a difficult start to the season. Before Lausanne, Chopra had competed in only two events in 2026. He finished fourth at the Doha Diamond League and second at the Commonwealth Games, failing to cross 86m in both competitions. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Chopra began his Lausanne campaign with an 83.54m throw. Pathirage took the early lead with 85.99m before improving his mark to 87.06m on his second attempt. Chopra then produced his best throw of the season on his second attempt, reaching 88.05m. The effort improved his previous season-best by 2.23m and put him in contention for the title. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump Pathirage responded with an 88.14m throw on his third attempt to regain the lead. Neither athlete could improve their marks in the remaining rounds, leaving Chopra with second place. Pathirage topped the standings with 88.14m, followed by Chopra with 88.05m. Anderson Peters finished third with 86.69m, while Keshorn Walcott took fourth with 83.71m. Marc Anthony Minichello finished fifth with 80.06m, followed by Curtis Thompson (78.13m), Jakub Vadlejch (77.32m), Artur Felfner (74.84m) and Simon Wieland (73.23m). With inputs from agencies

Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on another Diamond League win in Lausanne, finishing second by just nine centimetres, but his season-best 88.05m throw provided a timely boost ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

'Building momentum to get back...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw at Diamond League

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paredes-handed-10-game-ban-as-fifa-suspends-three-argentina-players-over-world-cup-final-chaos-1787329246159">Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos</a>&nbsp;At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

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Pathirage responded strongly in his third attempt, reclaiming the lead with an 88.14m throw. Chopra could not match that effort, recording 83.72m in his third attempt and remaining in second place. The pressure increased in the fourth round when Chopra fouled, leaving him with just two attempts to overtake Pathirage. Chopra opted to pass on his fifth attempt, while Pathirage also registered a foul. As a result, the standings remained unchanged heading into the sixth and final round.&nbsp;Chopra needed a big throw in his final attempt but could manage only a little over 82m. Pathirage held on to the lead and secured victory, leaving Chopra to settle for second place. The Lausanne meet was particularly important for Chopra as he looks to improve his position in the Diamond League season standings and secure a place in the season-ending final.&nbsp;Only the top six javelin throwers qualify automatically for the final, with additional places available through national or global wildcards. Before the Lausanne Diamond League, Chopra was seventh in the standings with five points.

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best 88.05m throw, narrowly losing to Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025. However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition. Also Read: Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

Neeraj Chopra threw a season-best 88.05m to finish second in Lausanne, losing to Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage by just nine centimeters

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage clinches title

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was back on the track during the Lausanne Diamond Meet on Thursday (August 22), shortly after his Paris Olympics 2024 heroics, where he settled for the silver medal. Continuing&nbsp;to struggle with the groin niggle that kept him on his toes in the lead-up to the sporting spectacle in France, Neeraj recorded his season-best (SB) throw of 89.49m in his last attempt to finish second behind Anderson Peters, who hit&nbsp;a massive 90.61m throw.

Neeraj began the fourth round in fourth place and moved up in the top three with an impressive 89.49m in his fifth attempt, only to keep his best for the last. On his sixth and final attempt, he recorded his SB, which was 0.4m more than the one he clocked at the Paris Games (89.45m). Germany’s Julian Weber finished third with the best throw of 88.37m.

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The two-time Olympic medallist, Neeraj, admitted not feeling great about his throws initially but expressed contentment with his final one. Neeraj said the start was tough, but he is pleased with the comeback, lauding his fighting spirit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“The feeling wasn’t great at first, but I’m happy with my throw, especially the second (career) best throw on my last attempt. It was a tough start, but the comeback was really nice, and I enjoyed the fighting spirit I showed,” Chopra said in a chat with PTI after the event.

“Even though my early throws were around 80-83m, I pushed hard in the last two attempts finishing strong. Competing at this high level, it’s important to stay mentally tough and fight through,” he continued.

<h2>Tougher road ahead&nbsp;</h2>

Following his second-place finish in Lausanne, Neeraj earned seven points, tying with Weber (15 points) in third place in the Diamond League rankings, while Peters stands tall with 21 points. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic is in the second spot with 16 points; he was placed seventh on Thursday with his best throw of 82.03m.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Chopra, who won the Lausanne DL leg in 2022 and 2023, was earlier reported to miss the competition to undergo surgery; he, however, delayed that call and confirmed last week that he would participate in Lausanne.

On September 5, another DL Meet will get underway in Zurich, Switzerland, where the men’s javelin throw competition is scheduled.&nbsp;

The DL finals for this season will take place on September 14 in Brussels, Belgium.&nbsp;

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Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was back on the track during the Lausanne Diamond Meet on Thursday (August 22), shortly after his Paris Olympics 2024 heroics, where he settled for the silver medal.

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was back on the track during the Lausanne Diamond Meet on Thursday (August 22), shortly after his Paris Olympics 2024 heroics, where he settled for the silver medal. Continuing to struggle with the groin niggle that kept him on his toes in the lead-up to the sporting spectacle in France, Neeraj recorded his season-best (SB) throw of 89.49m in his last attempt to finish second behind Anderson Peters, who hit a massive 90.61m throw. Neeraj began the fourth round in fourth place and moved up in the top three with an impressive 89.49m in his fifth attempt, only to keep his best for the last. On his sixth and final attempt, he recorded his SB, which was 0.4m more than the one he clocked at the Paris Games (89.45m). Germany’s Julian Weber finished third with the best throw of 88.37m. WATCH VIDEO – India’s star athlete #NeerajChopra shines at the Lausanne Diamond League achieving a season-best throw of 89.49 meters. pic.twitter.com/kwh7bV6gtK — P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) August 23, 2024 × The two-time Olympic medallist, Neeraj, admitted not feeling great about his throws initially but expressed contentment with his final one. Neeraj said the start was tough, but he is pleased with the comeback, lauding his fighting spirit. ALSO READ: Durand Cup 2024: Lucknow to host Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal contest after initial postponement “The feeling wasn’t great at first, but I’m happy with my throw, especially the second (career) best throw on my last attempt. It was a tough start, but the comeback was really nice, and I enjoyed the fighting spirit I showed,” Chopra said in a chat with PTI after the event. “Even though my early throws were around 80-83m, I pushed hard in the last two attempts finishing strong. Competing at this high level, it’s important to stay mentally tough and fight through,” he continued. Tougher road ahead Following his second-place finish in Lausanne, Neeraj earned seven points, tying with Weber (15 points) in third place in the Diamond League rankings, while Peters stands tall with 21 points. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic is in the second spot with 16 points; he was placed seventh on Thursday with his best throw of 82.03m. Meanwhile, Chopra, who won the Lausanne DL leg in 2022 and 2023, was earlier reported to miss the competition to undergo surgery; he, however, delayed that call and confirmed last week that he would participate in Lausanne. On September 5, another DL Meet will get underway in Zurich, Switzerland, where the men’s javelin throw competition is scheduled. The DL finals for this season will take place on September 14 in Brussels, Belgium. (With inputs from agencies)

Neeraj Chopra surpasses Paris Olympics mark to record season-best throw in Lausanne Diamond League

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has decided to take part in Lausanne Diamond League on August 22 after winning the silver in the men's javelin throw at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024.

The decision comes amid Chopra's injury for which he travelled to Germany following the Paris games. The ace thrower, however, has decided to take part in the DL.

"I have finally decided to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, which begins August 22," said Neeraj while speaking to news agency ANI.

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During the Olympics, Neeraj had expressed his wish to take part in the Diamond League Final in September. He, however, had to play in at least one of the two remaining DL Meetings to confirm his place in the final. The next two DL meets are in Lausanne on August 22 or in Zurich on September 5.

Neeraj has been suffering from a groin injury for quite some time now and has said that he'll take a decision on surgery after the conclusion of the Paris games.

"I already threw 89.94m (in 2022) with this injury. When I throw, I always focus almost 50 per cent on my injury. We have to focus mostly on technique, but it's really hard for me with this injury," Neeraj had said.

"Doctors told me to go for surgery last year. I have been stretching myself till now... There have been treatments since. But we will have to take a big decision," he added.

The ace javelin thrower spoke about the current status of his injury and said: "Luckily, the injury didn't aggravate much after Paris and it is better as of now thanks to treatment and other steps taken during and post Paris games."

Chopra gave special thanks to his physio Ishan Marwaha for helping him with the injury maintenance and said: "He has been with me since 2017 he helped me a lot through injuries and surgeries.

"I Won gold in Asian Games, World Championship thanks to the strength training I did with him which helped maintain strength despite not training much."

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has decided to take part in Lausanne Diamond League on August 22 after winning the silver in the men's javelin throw at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024.

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has decided to take part in Lausanne Diamond League on August 22 after winning the silver in the men's javelin throw at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024. The decision comes amid Chopra's injury for which he travelled to Germany following the Paris games. The ace thrower, however, has decided to take part in the DL. "I have finally decided to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, which begins August 22," said Neeraj while speaking to news agency ANI. Also Read: Cincinnati Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out after ‘worst match of his career’ During the Olympics, Neeraj had expressed his wish to take part in the Diamond League Final in September. He, however, had to play in at least one of the two remaining DL Meetings to confirm his place in the final. The next two DL meets are in Lausanne on August 22 or in Zurich on September 5. Neeraj has been suffering from a groin injury for quite some time now and has said that he'll take a decision on surgery after the conclusion of the Paris games. "I already threw 89.94m (in 2022) with this injury. When I throw, I always focus almost 50 per cent on my injury. We have to focus mostly on technique, but it's really hard for me with this injury," Neeraj had said. "Doctors told me to go for surgery last year. I have been stretching myself till now... There have been treatments since. But we will have to take a big decision," he added. The ace javelin thrower spoke about the current status of his injury and said: "Luckily, the injury didn't aggravate much after Paris and it is better as of now thanks to treatment and other steps taken during and post Paris games." Chopra gave special thanks to his physio Ishan Marwaha for helping him with the injury maintenance and said: "He has been with me since 2017 he helped me a lot through injuries and surgeries. "I Won gold in Asian Games, World Championship thanks to the strength training I did with him which helped maintain strength despite not training much."

'I have finally decided...,' Neeraj Chopra gives injury update, to take part in Lausanne Diamond League

Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about his fitness level ahead of the World &nbsp;Athletics Championships. The athlete stated that he wants to work on his fitness to perform better at the competition. Chopra made a comeback from a muscle strain in the Lausanne Diamond League. While he managed to win the Diamond League, according to reports, his fitness levels are not what they should have been. While talking to Indian Express, Neeraj Chopra’s coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz said that the Lausanne Diamond League gave the Olympic medalist an idea of what to expect at the World &nbsp;Athletics Championships.

<h2>Neeraj Chopra on his fitness</h2>

While talking about his fitness, Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra said in a press conference that he needs to improve for the World Athletics Championship. “I am satisfied with my throws so far, not very happy but satisfied given the conditions, my injury and mindset,” Chopra added.

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When asked about his injuries, Chopra said that his focus was on the injury and it was a big question whether he can push himself to 100 per cent. “In training before this, I had done two sessions and it was fine but during the competition, it was different. For the first three or four throws, I was trying but somehow there was this barrier in my mind. Then I started feeling like I could push myself and I warmed up better by the fifth throw,” Chopra told the media. The 25-year-old will shift his training base to Switzerland’s Magglingen before the World Athletics Championships in August.

<h2>Coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz on Chopra’s fitness</h2>

While talking to Indian Express, Neeraj Chopra's coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz stated that the Lausanne Diamond League gave the athlete an idea of what to expect at big competitions like the World Athletics Championships. He also said that it was a tough test for Neeraj Chopra but without full preparation, he was able to fight. “Earlier we could not test competition with a full approach. But all I know is that we have to increase everything, speed, strength, and technique before the World Championship,” Bartonietz added.

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The German seemed to admire Chopra's attention to detail. &nbsp;Klaus Bartonietz said that just like a Formula One race driver who understands the engine speed, power, and everything about his sport, Chopra also understands the sporting event and his body. "He keeps thinking about what is necessary in training, which is very good. He keeps thinking about how to make the exercises more efficient, understands the event, and understands the techniques. How to bring the best out of his body, which is very impressive,” said Dr Bartonietz. 
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Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about his fitness level ahead of the World Athletics Championships. The athlete stated that he wants to work on his fitness to perform better at the competition.

Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opened up about his fitness level ahead of the World Athletics Championships. The athlete stated that he wants to work on his fitness to perform better at the competition. Chopra made a comeback from a muscle strain in the Lausanne Diamond League. While he managed to win the Diamond League, according to reports, his fitness levels are not what they should have been. While talking to Indian Express, Neeraj Chopra’s coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz said that the Lausanne Diamond League gave the Olympic medalist an idea of what to expect at the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj Chopra on his fitness While talking about his fitness, Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra said in a press conference that he needs to improve for the World Athletics Championship. “I am satisfied with my throws so far, not very happy but satisfied given the conditions, my injury and mindset,” Chopra added. Also read: Suryakumar Yadav’s appointment as vice-captain praised by Akash Chopra When asked about his injuries, Chopra said that his focus was on the injury and it was a big question whether he can push himself to 100 per cent. “In training before this, I had done two sessions and it was fine but during the competition, it was different. For the first three or four throws, I was trying but somehow there was this barrier in my mind. Then I started feeling like I could push myself and I warmed up better by the fifth throw,” Chopra told the media. The 25-year-old will shift his training base to Switzerland’s Magglingen before the World Athletics Championships in August. Coach Dr. Klaus Bartonietz on Chopra’s fitness While talking to Indian Express, Neeraj Chopra's coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz stated that the Lausanne Diamond League gave the athlete an idea of what to expect at big competitions like the World Athletics Championships. He also said that it was a tough test for Neeraj Chopra but without full preparation, he was able to fight. “Earlier we could not test competition with a full approach. But all I know is that we have to increase everything, speed, strength, and technique before the World Championship,” Bartonietz added. Also read: French police raid PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi over lobbyist's torture claims The German seemed to admire Chopra's attention to detail. Klaus Bartonietz said that just like a Formula One race driver who understands the engine speed, power, and everything about his sport, Chopra also understands the sporting event and his body. "He keeps thinking about what is necessary in training, which is very good. He keeps thinking about how to make the exercises more efficient, understands the event, and understands the techniques. How to bring the best out of his body, which is very impressive,” said Dr Bartonietz.

Neeraj Chopra's coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz talks about Olympian's fitness

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his tremendous form as he came back from a one-month injury lay-off to clinch the top spot in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League, his second straight win of the season in the prestigious one-day meeting series, on Friday.

The 25-year-old ace javelin thrower had skipped three top events due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, but came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.

Chopra began with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws. He had another foul in the fourth round before coming up with his winning throw of 87.66m next. His sixth and last throw was 84.15m.

Germany's Julian Weber was second with a best throw of 87.03m, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with an 86.13m effort.

Chopra had won the Lausanne leg in August last year also for his maiden Diamond League title. He then went on to win the Diamond League trophy in the grand finale a month later.

The Indian superstar had won the season-opening Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 5 with a throw of 88.67m. He has a personal best of 89.94m.

 
In the men's long jump, India's Murali Sreeshankar finished fifth with a below-par jump of 7.88m which he achieved in the third round.

The 24-year-old Sreeshankar, who had clinched the third spot in the Paris leg on June 9 for his maiden Diamond League podium finish,&nbsp;had produced a career-best 8.41m during the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar earlier this month.

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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his tremendous form as he came back from a one-month injury lay-off to clinch the top spot in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League, his second straight win of the season in the prestigious one-day meeting series, on Friday.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his tremendous form as he came back from a one-month injury lay-off to clinch the top spot in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League, his second straight win of the season in the prestigious one-day meeting series, on Friday. The 25-year-old ace javelin thrower had skipped three top events due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, but came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m. Chopra began with a foul and then had 83.52m and 85.04m throws. He had another foul in the fourth round before coming up with his winning throw of 87.66m next. His sixth and last throw was 84.15m. Germany's Julian Weber was second with a best throw of 87.03m, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with an 86.13m effort. Chopra had won the Lausanne leg in August last year also for his maiden Diamond League title. He then went on to win the Diamond League trophy in the grand finale a month later. The Indian superstar had won the season-opening Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 5 with a throw of 88.67m. He has a personal best of 89.94m. In the men's long jump, India's Murali Sreeshankar finished fifth with a below-par jump of 7.88m which he achieved in the third round. The 24-year-old Sreeshankar, who had clinched the third spot in the Paris leg on June 9 for his maiden Diamond League podium finish, had produced a career-best 8.41m during the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar earlier this month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins second straight Diamond League title in Lausanne

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a strong comeback from injury and scripted history at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday (August 26). Chopra became the first Indian to claim a Diamond League Meeting title as he won the Lausanne&nbsp;leg. The Indian javelin superstar has enjoyed a stellar run so far this season.

After clinching silver at the World Athletics Championships earlier this year, Chopra looked primed to defend his title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. However, he had to pull out of the Games due to a groin injury which he had sustained during the World Championships final.

Chopra made a brilliant comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday as he went on to seal the title with a strong throw of 89.08m in his first attempt. He went on to record 85.18m in his second throw before passing on his third attempt.&nbsp;He fouled on his fourth attempt and passed his fifth attempt before ending with an 80.04m throw in his final attempt.

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NEERAJ IS BACK WITH A BANG!! <a href="https://twitter.com/Neeraj_chopra1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Neeraj_chopra1</a> becomes 1st Indian to win a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiamondLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiamondLeague</a> Meet &amp; claim the top spot at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LausanneDL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LausanneDL</a> with the best throw of 89.08m 
 
That's our Star Neeraj for you!! 
Well done 👏 
 
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He is the first Indian javelin thrower and the second athlete after Vikas Gowda to finish in the top three in a Diamond League meet. Discuss thrower Gowda had finished second in Diamond League meets in New York and Doha in 2012 and 2014, respectively.

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra also qualified for the Diamond League finals in Zurich next month by winning the Lausanne leg. He became the first Indian to qualify for the finals and will be aiming for glory in the finals which are scheduled to take place on September 7 and 8.

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He also qualified for the 2023 Athletics World Championships by breaching the 85.20 qualifying mark on Friday. Following his victory, Chopra looked pleased about his recovery and rehabilitation as he expressed confidence about putting up a show in the finals next month.

“I am delighted with my result tonight. 89m is a great performance. I am specially pleased as I am coming back from an injury and tonight was a good indicator that I have recovered well," Chopra said after finishing on top at the&nbsp;Lausanne Diamond League.

“I had to skip the Commonwealth Games due to injury and was a bit nervous. Tonight has given me a lot of confidence to finish the season on a high, with a strong performance in Zurich DL Final," he added.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a strong comeback from injury and scripted history at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday (August 26). Chopra became the first Indian to claim a Diamond League Meeting title as he won the Lausanne leg.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a strong comeback from injury and scripted history at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday (August 26). Chopra became the first Indian to claim a Diamond League Meeting title as he won the Lausanne leg. The Indian javelin superstar has enjoyed a stellar run so far this season. After clinching silver at the World Athletics Championships earlier this year, Chopra looked primed to defend his title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. However, he had to pull out of the Games due to a groin injury which he had sustained during the World Championships final. Chopra made a brilliant comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday as he went on to seal the title with a strong throw of 89.08m in his first attempt. He went on to record 85.18m in his second throw before passing on his third attempt. He fouled on his fourth attempt and passed his fifth attempt before ending with an 80.04m throw in his final attempt. NEERAJ IS BACK WITH A BANG!! @Neeraj_chopra1 becomes 1st Indian to win a #DiamondLeague Meet & claim the top spot at #LausanneDL with the best throw of 89.08m That's our Star Neeraj for you!! Well done 👏 📸 @matthewquine 1/1 pic.twitter.com/C7PTWs1EIg — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 26, 2022 × Also Read: FIFA lifts ban on AIFF, opens the door for U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in the country as planned He is the first Indian javelin thrower and the second athlete after Vikas Gowda to finish in the top three in a Diamond League meet. Discuss thrower Gowda had finished second in Diamond League meets in New York and Doha in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra also qualified for the Diamond League finals in Zurich next month by winning the Lausanne leg. He became the first Indian to qualify for the finals and will be aiming for glory in the finals which are scheduled to take place on September 7 and 8. Also Read: ‘Mama bear mode’- Serena Williams’ husband recalls how she cared for her daughter ahead of 2018 French Open He also qualified for the 2023 Athletics World Championships by breaching the 85.20 qualifying mark on Friday. Following his victory, Chopra looked pleased about his recovery and rehabilitation as he expressed confidence about putting up a show in the finals next month. “I am delighted with my result tonight. 89m is a great performance. I am specially pleased as I am coming back from an injury and tonight was a good indicator that I have recovered well," Chopra said after finishing on top at the Lausanne Diamond League. “I had to skip the Commonwealth Games due to injury and was a bit nervous. Tonight has given me a lot of confidence to finish the season on a high, with a strong performance in Zurich DL Final," he added.

Neeraj Chopra scripts history again, becomes first Indian to win Lausanne Diamond League title

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