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Neeraj Chopra in Doha Diamond League 2025, Javelin Throw LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra is competing for the first time in 2025 in the men's javelin throw event at the Doha Diamond League Neeraj go up against compatriot Kishore Jena and nine others in a competitive field at the men's javelin throw event. India will have two other representatives in the Doha Diamond League, in the form of Gulveer Singh in the men's 5000m and Parul Chaudhary in the women's 3000m steeplechase. Neeraj, however, won't be up against reigning Olympics gold medalist, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
Here are the LIVE Updates from Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2025, Men's Javelin Throw LIVE Score:
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May16202521:28 (IST)
Diamond League LIVE: 45 minutes to go!
We are around 45 minutes away from the scheduled start of the men's javelin throw event at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena will be representing India, and will be up against stalwarts like Jakub Vadlejch and Anderson Peters. Arshad Nadeem is NOT competing today.
May16202521:26 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League LIVE: Can Neeraj cross 90m?
Despite being one of the finest javelin throwers of his generation, Neeraj Chopra still hasn't been able to breach the elusive 90m mark. Neeraj's career best is a throw of 89.94m, just 0.06m short of the 90m. Most of his contemporaries -- be it Vadlejch, Peters or Nadeem, have crossed the 90m mark.
May16202521:24 (IST)
Doha Diamond League LIVE: Two-time Olympic medallist
Neeraj Chopra, lest we forget, is arguably India's finest-ever Olympic athlete. The first-ever individual athlete from India to win gold at an event, when he won it in 2020. Followed it up with an astounding silver in 2024.
May16202521:06 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League LIVE: Who won last time?
Neeraj Chopra finished second in the 2024 Diamond League Final, missing out on gold by the narrowest of margins -- just 0.01m. It was Grenada's Anderson Peters who took first spot on that occasion, and he will be up against Neeraj today as well.
May16202521:00 (IST)
Doha Diamond League LIVE: When is the event?
The Men's Javelin Throw event is expected to start at 10:13 PM. Currently, the men's discus throw final and the women's pole vault finals are going on. Watch out for two other events tonight, as Indians take part in the men's 5000m race and the women's 3000m steeplechase.
May16202520:51 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League LIVE: No Arshad Nadeem
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem -- who beat Neeraj to gold at the 2024 Tokyo Olympics -- is not taking part in the Doha Diamond League. This is because he is preparing to take part in the Asian Athletics Championship, which will be held in South Korea from May 27.
May16202520:41 (IST)
Doha Diamond League LIVE: Tough competition for Neeraj
Neeraj Chopra will be competing against some of the best javelin stars in the world. 2023 Diamond League champion Jakub Vadlejch, 2024 Diamond League champion Anderson Peters, and the likes of Julian Weber from Germany. But there is one notable absentee.
May16202520:39 (IST)
Diamond League LIVE: Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena
The men's javelin throw event is just over an hour away. 11 participants are in the field, with two of them being Indian -- Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena. Both the Indians will be aiming to make a strong start to their Diamond League campaign.
May16202520:38 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League LIVE: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Doha Diamond League 2025! India's sporting hero Neeraj Chopra is in action today, in what is his first appearance in the Diamond League this year. Stay tuned for all the live updates on NDTV Sports.
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