Lausanne Diamond League:Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has won the Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland. Neeraj Chopra has secured the first position in the Diamond League for the second time in a row. Earlier, Neeraj Chopra won the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.76 metres. Neeraj topped the javelin throw event with a throw of 87.66 metres. He has done exceptionally well through this league, returning to the field after an injury.
third attempt won
Niraj started with no points in his first attempt. After this, he threw up to a distance of 83.52 meters in his second attempt. This was followed by a throw of 85.04m in the third attempt, which moved him to second in the standings. After this, Neeraj achieved the first position on the podium with a throw of 87.66 meters in his last attempt. Neeraj faced stiff competition from Germany’s Julian Weber, who took an early lead with a throw of 86.20m in the first attempt and came close to Neeraj Chopra with a throw of 87.03m in his final attempt.
participate in the Asian Games
Neeraj has made a great comeback this season after injury. Neeraj Chopra is currently preparing for the Asian Games and the World Athletics Championships. Earlier, Neeraj started the year by winning the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.67m. The 25-year-old had pulled out of the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands on June 4 and the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on June 13 due to injury. After this, Neeraj made a great comeback by winning the Lausanne Diamond League. Neeraj Chopra is busy preparing for the Asian Games. He will be defending his gold medal at this year’s Asian Games.
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