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Neeraj Chopra finishes second in men’s javelin at Diamond League 2023 Final

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Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Men’s Javelin At Diamond League 2023 Final

By IANS News September 17, 2023 • 10:58 AM View: 542

The Diamond League Final: Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in the javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2023 Final with a best effort of 83.80m.

Neeraj made history last year as he became the first Indian to win a Diamond League Trophy. However, he was unable to keep the title at Hayward Field late on Saturday night.

Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic, a former Diamond League champion in 2016 and 2017, bagged his third championship with an impressive throw of 84.24 meters.

TAGS Reigning Olympic Neeraj Chopra Diamond League Diamond League Trophy Hayward Field Jakub Vadlejch Czech Republic Zurich Diamond League Diamond League Final The Diamond League Final Asian Games

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