Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Getty Michael Steele

India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra missed out on the Diamond League Trophy. Within the last held in Brussels, Neeraj got here near the title by a small however decisive margin of simply 1 centimeter. Neeraj’s powerful rival Anderson Peters of Grenada gained the javelin throw title with a throw of 87.87 meters. Neeraj threw 87.86 meters and completed second. On this method, Neeraj’s dream of profitable this title for the second time was shattered. Additionally, this 12 months the season of the legendary Indian athlete ended with none title. Neeraj had gained the silver medal within the Paris Olympics solely final month.

Neeraj and Peters clashed from the primary throw

Final month, Neeraj secured second place within the Lausanne Diamond League. At the moment, he had made his finest throw of this season with 89.45 meters. Nevertheless, Neeraj didn’t look in rhythm in that whole occasion and 5 out of 6 throws had been his fouls (or no depend). This time Neeraj didn’t try this and began strongly, displaying his outdated angle. Neeraj was on the backside among the many 7 contenders within the last. Anderson Peters got here earlier than him, who secured the highest place along with his first throw of 87.87 meters. Neeraj additionally responded properly and secured second place with a throw of 86.82 meters within the first try.

From right here on, the competitors was between these two giants. Within the third try, Neeraj improved his throw and achieved a distance of 87.86 meters, which was only one centimeter lower than Peters. As a consequence of this, he couldn’t get the primary place. In the meantime, his second throw was 83.49 meters and the fourth throw was 82.04 meters. Then again, all 4 throws of Peters had been greater than 85 meters. Neeraj’s fifth try was additionally not excellent and he may throw the javelin solely as much as 83.30 meters.

Neeraj Chopra hits 8⃣7⃣.8⃣6⃣ m along with his third try and is positioned 2nd!

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This 12 months was not good for Neeraj

This 12 months was not excellent for Neeraj when it comes to outcomes and he couldn’t win any worldwide title or meet. He remained second in each occasion. Earlier than the ultimate this 12 months, Neeraj had participated in solely two meets and he remained second in each. He threw 88.36 meters in Doha after which 89.49 meters in Lausanne, which was his finest throw this season. Between these two occasions, Neeraj additionally remained second within the Paris Olympics, the place he gained the silver medal with 89.45 meters, whereas Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem gained the gold with 92.97 meters.

Received the title 2 years in the past

Neeraj Chopra had earlier gained the Diamond League title in 2022. He grew to become the primary Indian athlete to win this trophy. Then within the last held in Zurich, Neeraj secured first place with a throw of 88.44 meters and gained the trophy. Final 12 months Neeraj couldn’t repeat this success and completed second. Then Jakub Vadleich of Czech Republic gained the title.