Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Lausanne With Season-Best 88.05m Throw
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres, finishing just nine centimetres behind Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage. The performance marks Chopra's first effort beyond 88 metres since June 2025 and provides significant momentum ahead of next month's Asian Games. Pathirage claimed victory with a throw of 88.14 metres after taking an early lead in the competition. Chopra stated that the throw felt relaxed and reflected improving technique following a period hampered by injuries and coaching changes.
Why it matters
The strong performance signals Chopra's return to top form ahead of his title defense at the upcoming Asian Games.
Read the original report — India Today
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