India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, added another glittering feather to his cap by clinching his first Diamond League victory in two years at the Paris Diamond League 2025. The reigning World Champion lit up the Stade Charléty with a brilliant performance, making a brilliant return to the meet after eight years.
Neeraj secured the first major win of the season with a massive 88.16m throw in his very first attempt, which proved unmatchable throughout the competition. His opening effort outclassed his fiercest rival, Julian Weber of Germany, who managed a best of 87.88m, also on his first attempt, to settle for second place.
Brazil’s Luiz Maurício da Silva secured third place with a personal best throw of 86.62m, setting a new South American record .
Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago finished fourth with a best throw of 81.66m, while Anderson Peters of Grenada, expected to be a strong contender against Neeraj Chopra settled for fifth place with a best effort of 80.39m.
Neeraj Chopra began with a massive 88.16m throw in his very first attempt, followed by an 85.10m effort on his second. His next three throws were fouls, raising doubts among fans about whether he could hold on to the lead. On his final attempt, he registered a throw of 82.89m. However, his opening throw proved more than enough to secure the top spot, as no other athlete managed to cross the 88m mark.
CHAMPION !
Back at the Paris Diamond League after 8 long years & he conquers it in style!
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This victory at the Paris Diamond League marks Neeraj’s first Diamond League win in the last two years and the fifth of his career.
Paris was the second Diamond League stop of the 2025 season for Neeraj Chopra. He had a strong outing at the Doha Diamond League earlier, where he breached the 90m mark for the first time in his career, throwing 90.23m and improving his personal best.
The two-time Olympic medallist began his 2025 season at an invitational meet in South Africa, where he registered a throw of 84.67m to clinch the top spot on the podium. Following Doha, he competed at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland, finishing second with a best effort of 84.14m.
The Paris Diamond League marked the 8th stop in the 15 meeting Diamond League calendar. The season will wrap up with the grand final in Zurich, Switzerland on August 27-28.
What’s Next for Neeraj?
Up next, the two-time Olympic medallist will compete at the Golden Spikes meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on June 24. After that, he will return to Indian soil for a special occasion, the Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled on July 5 at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
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