Neeraj Chopra's performance at the Doha Diamond League 2025 delivered a moment Indian athletics had long yearned for — watching its golden boy shatter the elusive 90-metre barrier to enter the elite club in men's javelin throw, according to Olympics.com.
The Olympic champion's historic throw sent shockwaves through the athletics world and cemented his status as one of the greatest javelin throwers of all time. Breaking the 90-metre barrier is considered one of the most prestigious achievements in the sport, placing Chopra among a select group of athletes who have achieved this milestone.
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Chopra's achievement is even more remarkable given that he has almost single-handedly transformed India's relationship with track and field athletics, inspiring millions of young Indians to take up the sport.
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