India's javelin ace thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has at last done what he had waited for long – crossing the 90-meter mark. Neeraj Chopra was the first javelin thrower in Indian history to cross this mark, with a record of 90.23 meters in the Doha Diamond League meet. This monumental feat has placed Neeraj Chopra on the pinnacle of success, and his followers are ecstatic.
Neeraj Chopra's new coach, three-time Olympic and three-time world champion Jan Zelezny, the best javelin thrower of all time, has been an overnight sensation. Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and three-time world champion, has played a big role in making this happen. Neeraj decided to change coaches after the end of the last season, and it appears to have paid dividends.
Neeraj Chopra joins the 90M 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 🔥 👏 🇮🇳 Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90m barrier for the first time in his career, with a throw of 90.23 at the Doha Diamond League. #NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/zopYfa45Xk
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Neeraj Chopra's grit and reliability have been the virtues of his triumph. In spite of controversy and ridicule, Neeraj kept his eyes on the prize and produced a mesmerizing display during the Doha Diamond League event. His first throw of 88.44 meters set the tempo for the remainder of the competition, and he broke the 90-meter mark for the first time on his third attempt.
Even though he reached the 90-meter mark, Neeraj Chopra lost the victory in the last throw to Germany's Julian Weber, who also threw a mark of 91.06 meters. Neeraj's last throw was 88.20 meters, which could not help him reach the top.
India's second thrower, Kishore Jena, did not begin well, but produced a better performance in the second throw.Meanwhile, Gulvir Singh, who was competing for the very first time in the Diamond League, came 9th in the men's 5000m race.
Neeraj Chopra's record-breaking success has placed India in the global map, and his admirers are rejoicing over this milestone moment. With his new trainer and new determination, Neeraj Chopra is bound to touch even higher peaks in the realm of athletics.
