Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinches Doha Diamond League title

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India's Neeraj Chopra has started the 2023 season on a bright note by winning the javelin throw title at the ongoing Diamond League in Doha.

An overview of the news

• The 25-year-old Chopra, who won the 2022 Diamond League Final trophy in Switzerland last September, won with a best throw of 88.67m.

• Chopra struck his straps on his first attempt with a world-leading throw of 88.67 metres, which was the fourth best of his career.

• He maintained the lead till the end to win the event in his second appearance at the Qatar Sports Club.

• Czech Republic's Vadlejch finished second and Grenada's Peters finished third.

• With this victory, Neeraj has also achieved the world lead.

Top three in Javelin Throw

• Neeraj Chopra (88.67m)

• Jakub Vadlejch (88.63m)

• Anderson Peters (85.88m)