Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: May 06, 2023, 12:51 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra (Twitter)
Neeraj Chopra gained the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first try
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for the primary place in Doha Diamond League.
The Prime Minister tweeted: “First occasion of the yr and first place! With the World lead throw of 88.67m, @Neeraj_chopra1 shines at the Doha Diamond League. Congratulations to him! Best needs for the endeavours forward.”
First event of the year and first position!With the World lead throw of 88.67m, @Neeraj_chopra1 shines at the Doha Diamond League. Congratulations to him! Best wishes for the endeavours ahead. pic.twitter.com/UmpXOBW7EX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2023
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic javelin throw champion Neeraj started his season by winning the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club, on Friday.
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Chopra, known for his explosive starts, came within touching distance of his personal best and national javelin record of 89.94m on his first attempt.
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Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, wasn’t far behind and hit a season-best 88.63m in his second attempt.
The Indian javelin ace followed up his first throw with 86.04m in his second attempt. Neeraj Chopra’s third throw measured 85.47m before he fouled his fourth. His last two throws measured 84.37m and 86.52m.
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