Neeraj Chopra, India’s pride in athletics, has once again made the country proud by winning his first Diamond League title in two years. Competing in the Paris leg on Friday, June 21, 2025, Neeraj clinched the title with a massive throw of 88.16 metres in his very first attempt, leaving behind top global competitors.
This victory was special because it ended a long wait since his last Diamond League win in Lausanne back in June 2023. Between then and now, Neeraj had finished second in six Diamond League events. But in Paris, he returned stronger and more determined than ever.
Germany’s Julian Weber, who had recently beaten Neeraj in Doha and at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland, came second with a close 87.88m throw. Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio Da Silva took the third spot with a best throw of 86.62m.
What made this win sweeter was Neeraj’s comeback after some tough competitions where he fell just short of the top spot. In his earlier Paris Diamond League appearances, he never won — his best finish before this was second place. His performance on Friday not only gave him his first Paris win but also showed the world why he is a two-time Olympic medalist.
Neeraj’s throw of 88.16m in the very first round set the tone. He followed it up with 85.10m in his second attempt. Though three of his throws were fouls and the last one was 82.89m, the opening effort was strong enough to secure victory.
Back in May, in the Doha leg, Chopra had thrown a personal best of 90.23m but still finished second behind Weber’s 91.06m throw. That only pushed him to do better. And in Paris, he did just that.
Neeraj first competed in the Paris Diamond League back in 2017 when he was just starting out. He had finished fifth then. Eight years later, he stands as the champion — a journey filled with hard work, consistency, and unmatched dedication.
Neeraj started his 2025 season with a win in South Africa, where he threw 84.52m. Now, after this Paris triumph, he is set to take part in the Golden Spike Meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on June 24. After that, he will return to India for a very special event — the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5, a top-level international athletics meet.
Chopra’s success isn’t just about medals. It’s about inspiring millions of Indians to dream big. Whether it’s bouncing back from setbacks or competing against the world’s best, he shows what true sportsmanship looks like.
Event Highlights
Champion: Neeraj Chopra (88.16m)
2nd: Julian Weber, Germany (87.88m)
3rd: Luiz Mauricio Da Silva, Brazil (86.62m)
Neeraj Chopra Upcoming Events
Golden Spike Meet – June 24 (Ostrava, Czech Republic)
Neeraj Chopra Classic – July 5 (Bengaluru, India)
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FAQs
When did Neeraj Chopra last win a Diamond League title?
He last won a Diamond League event in Lausanne in June 2023.
What was Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw in Paris?
His winning throw was 88.16 metres.
Who came second and third in the Paris Diamond League 2025?
Julian Weber (Germany) was second with 87.88m, and Luiz Da Silva (Brazil) was third with 86.62m.
What’s next for Neeraj Chopra?
He will compete in the Golden Spike Meet in Ostrava on June 24 and then the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5.
Is Neeraj Chopra a two-time Olympic medalist?
Yes, he has won two Olympic medals for India in javelin throw.
