Neeraj Chopra settles for second in Diamond League final: 'Timing, run-up weren't good'

Neeraj Chopra settles for second in Diamond League final: 'Timing, run-up weren't good'

 20:35 29/08/2025

Neeraj Chopra, despite a challenging performance at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, secured second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany dominated the event with a stunning 91.51m throw. Chopra acknowledged his timing and run-up were off, but remains focused on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend his title.
Diamond League Final: 'Technically not perfect' - Neeraj Chopra on breaching 90m mark

Diamond League Final: 'Technically not perfect' - Neeraj Chopra on breaching 90m mark

 12:35 27/08/2025

Neeraj Chopra, despite his impressive 90.23m throw in Doha, believes he's yet to achieve technical perfection. Ahead of the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, Chopra highlighted the need to better utilize his run-up speed and improve his blocking technique. He credited coach Jan Zelezny for his guidance and emphasized the importance of adapting to external conditions.
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