Neeraj Chopra has won silver medal in Doha Diamond League. They could not defend their title. He threw his best throw of 88.36 meters after 6 rounds which came in his last attempt. Czech Republic's Jakub Wadlech finished first with a best throw of 88.38 meters in his third attempt.
Doha Diamond League Held at Qatar Sports Club, Neeraj started his season in Doha. He won the gold medal in Doha last season. India's other javelin thrower Kishore Jena finished ninth among 10 athletes. He threw a bass throw of 76.31 meters in his third attempt.
Neeraj Chopra's first throw was a foul. He threw a long throw of 84.93 meters in the second attempt, 86.24 meters in the third attempt, 86.18 meters in the fourth attempt, 82.28 meters in the fifth attempt and 88.36 meters in the last attempt. Gold medalist Yakub's fifth and sixth attempts were fouls. He threw a long throw of 85.87 meters in the first attempt, 86.93 meters in the second, 88.38 meters in the third and 84.04 meters in the fourth attempt. In the third attempt, he threw an excellent throw, which proved to be better than Neeraj's best throw.