Neeraj Chopra Claims Silver in Lausanne Diamond League: Key Highlights from India’s Javelin Star’s Season Debut

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India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the first tournament after winning a silver medal at the Olympics. He came second in the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland with a throw of 89.49 metres. Best of the season. Andersen Peters from Granada, who cleared 90.61 meters, won first place. German Julian Weber finished third with 87.08 meters.

Neeraj won silver in the Paris Olympics with 89.45 metres. This time, he jumped to second position in the final throw. The 26-year-old’s other throws were 82.10m, 83.21, 83.13, 82.34 and 85.58m. MacAndreus, who won a bronze medal in the Olympics, was ranked first in the last eight. Neeraj was third in the first round. The second throw was completed and the fourth. He came third again in the fifth throw.

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan was absent from the competition. Neeraj only participated in the Doha Diamond League this season. 88. He was second with a throw of 36 meters. He hasn’t managed to cross 90 meters yet. The best distance is 89.94 meters. Neeraj will undergo surgery when the season ends.

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