India's Golden Boy and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has made Indian sports fans proud once again at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. The Olympic champion finally achieved something he had been trying for a long time, he threw the javelin over 90 metres for the first time in his career. His best throw of the day was 90.23 metres, which also became his personal best. For most of the event, Neeraj was in first place. But in the very last round, Julian Weber from Germany threw an amazing 91.06 metres, which pushed Neeraj to second place. Neeraj secured 2nd place at the Doha Diamond League and breached the 90 m mark in the first event of the season. This is just the beginning for our Golden Boy.
Neeraj’s iconic throw
Neeraj Chopra threw 90.23 metres on his third attempt of the day. Before this, his best was 89.94 metres, which he threw in 2022. Only 25 javelin throwers have breached the 90m mark, and India's golden boy is now one of them. This is a historic moment in India's sports history. His full set of throws looked like this: 88.44m, a foul, 90.23m, 80.56m, and another foul. The 90m throw was a big relief for Neeraj, as he had come very close in the past but never crossed it. It was a proud moment not only for him but for all of India. Two years ago, when Neeraj was asked about the 90m mark after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships, Neeraj said
"Throwers have no finishing line"
Yesterday, he proved that the 90m mark was just the beginning; it is a milestone, not a limit, as he has the desire to go farther in his journey ahead.
Germany’s Julian Weber Wins in Final Throw
Just when it looked like Neeraj would win the event, Julian Weber shocked everyone in the final round. He threw 91.06 metres, his best ever, and took first place. This was also Weber’s first time throwing beyond 90 metres, so it was a big day for him too. The competition between Chopra and Weber gave fans a thrilling show. Both athletes pushed each other, and it made the event very exciting to watch.
PM Modi Congratulates Neeraj on X
After the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a congratulatory message on X (formerly Twitter). He praised Neeraj for his hard work and dedication.
“A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud.”
From Panipat to winning the world
The boy from Panipat who had a dream to be the world's best has proved how hard work, patience, and belief in yourself can make you break many boundaries. This 90.23 m throw is more than just a number, it is proof of Neeraj's dedication. This achievement has inspired a lot of young athletes across the country and has shown them that with focus and hard work, every dream can come true. The Neeraj Chopra journey of making India proud again and again continues, and the whole country will keep supporting the Golden Boy, and we all hope that this is just the beginning, the best is yet to come.
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Arpit Sharma is a sports writer and journalism student at Chandigarh University, with a strong interest in sports analysis and storytelling. His writing combines match insights with a fresh, fan-first perspective that brings the game to life.
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