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Neeraj Chopra makes history with 90.23M Javelin throw

Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra made history at the 2025 Doha Diamond League by throwing the javelin 90.23 meters-his best ever and the first time any Indian has thrown over 90 meters. With this throw, he has become the 25th athlete in the world— and only the third Asian — to achieve the feat in the men’s javelin throw. However, even though he led for most of the event, Germany’s Julian Weber threw 91.06 meters and won first place, while Neeraj Chopra finished second.

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On May 13, 2025, the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Military Affairs announced that Ex-Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra will be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, effective from April 16, 2025. This recognition is part of the government’s initiative to honour outstanding civilians and service personnel for their contributions to the nation.

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The GOAT Neeraj Chopra Wins Historic Gold For Javelin Throw

First-Ever Indian to win a gold at the world athletics championships

Neeraj Chopra, in a historic moment for Indian athletics, clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 held in Budapest, Hungary. The “golden boy of Indian athletics” etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at this prestigious championship.

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His stellar throw of 88.17m won him this gold medal. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, won the silver medal. Neeraj Chopra has also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024. Shortly after becoming the new world champion, Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the Zurich Diamond League 2023.

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Neeraj Chopra has already won the Olympic Gold in Tokyo, also has a Diamond Trophy, the Asian Games Gold, and a Commonwealth Games Gold.

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