Earlier in the match, Neeraj Chopra took the world lead with an impressive first round throw of 88.44 meters in the Qatar Sports Complex.
Neeraj Chopra won a commendable second place in the men’s javelin throwing competition in the 2025 Doha Diamond League on Friday, May 16, and scored an impressive 90.23 metres. However, he was eventually overshadowed by Germany’s Julian Weber, who surprised the audience with a final throw of 91.06 meters.
Chopra’s performance included the initial 88.4 meters and then made a powerless attempt in the second attempt. He then scored a record 90.23 meters in the third round but faced the challenge with a throw of 80.56 meters in the fourth round and was powerless on the fifth. He ended the race with a final attempt of 88.20 meters.
By contrast, Weber started his series with a throw of 82.83 meters, followed by 85.57 meters, 89.06 meters, 88.05 meters and 89.84 meters. As the game progressed, it seemed that the victory was within the control of Chopra until Weber scored an amazing final and secured the victory with exciting results.
Earlier in the match, Neeraj Chopra took the world lead with an impressive first round throw of 88.44 meters in the Qatar Sports Complex. Although his second attempt was considered unparalleled, he showed a strong rhythm throughout his season debut in the dominant world champion.
In contrast, India’s Kishore Jena faces a challenging start, recording only 68.07 meters in its opening attempt. However, he made a significant improvement with his second investment of 78.60 meters, which was enough to ensure the subsequent rounds were eighth and last qualifying spots. Despite the narrow progress, Jena still cannot face serious challenges to podium finishes.
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