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United News of India
6 hours ago
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- United News of India
Paris Diamond League 2025: Neeraj Chopra, Julian Weber to renew rivalry
Paris, June 20 (UNI) All eyes will be on India's Neeraj Chopra and Germany's Julian Weber as they renew their rivalry at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on Friday. The highly competitive javelin event will see seven elite athletes trying to outdo one another. Germany's Julian Weber has beaten the Indian ace twice in 2025 to the pole position, first in the Doha Diamond League and then a week later in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial. Neeraj had breached the elusive 90 meter threshold with a 90.23m effort in the third round of the Doha Diamond League, he however was joined in the 90 m club by Weber, whose throw of 91.06m in the final round of the competition snatched victory away from Chopra. Weber bettered Chopra at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial too as he threw the spear thrice beyond 85m while Neeraj could only manage a best of 84.14m with his last attempt which helped him end second. Five out of the seven athletes have a personal best on above 90 meters. Also competing will be Grenada's Anderson Peters, the two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medallist. Peters, has a personal best of 93.07m. Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist returns to the Paris Diamond League after a eight year gap, he last competed at the tournament in 2017 when he was a junior world champion. Brazil's Luiz Maurício da Silva, Moldova's Andrian Mardare, Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott and Kenya's Julius Yego will be the other athletes who will compete. UNI RKM BM
India Today
6 hours ago
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- India Today
Paris Diamond League: After breaking 90m jinx, Neeraj Chopra eyes first win in 2025
"Not just for me, but at least for Indians, the burden has been reduced." These were the words of Neeraj Chopra when he was finally able to break the 90-metre mark at the Doha Diamond League in May this year. It was a dragon that Neeraj had been chasing for quite some time after starting his journey in 2018. He came close a few times but was never really able to get over the line. But finally, at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, Neeraj was able to hit 90.23 m and get the monkey off his that wasn't enough for him to get the win on the day as Germany's Julian Weber was able to produce a throw of 91.06 m with his final throw in Doha and claim the top step of the podium. Now, in a stacked card that includes some big names, the 27-year-old will look to go again, with a first title win in will be the first time in eight years that Neeraj will compete in a Diamond League event in Paris. He had skipped the event last year to focus on the Paris Olympics, where he finished with a silver medal. The last time he took part was as a junior world champion, and he finished fifth with the best throw of 84.67 m. Since then, the legend of Neeraj has grown, adding an Olympic gold and silver to his IN 2025advertisement Neeraj started his year by winning the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in April with a modest throw of 84.52 m. His first Diamond League appearance was in Doha, where he broke the 90-metre jinx and finished second behind Weber. The German upstaged Neeraj once again at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland last month with a throw of 86.12 was able to hit 84.14m on a wet and tricky coaching changes he made after the end of last season have worked wonders for Neeraj as Jan Zelezny, the world record holder in javelin, has given him a new perspective to things. Now, the aim is to get that first title in the bag, especially with the Neeraj Chopra Classic in India just a few weeks FIELD IN PARIS However, the Indian star will have his work cut out. The Indian ace will be up against Weber once again, who will form a formidable lineup that will contain the likes of Andersen Peters, Julius Yego and Keshorn Walcott. In fact, out of the eight participants, five have a personal best above 90 achieved the mark in 2022 and has the best personal throw (93.07 m) amongst the eight participants. He also took part in the Doha Diamond League and the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland and finished in the third Paris Diamond League organisers were happy with the star cast for the event and expect Neeraj to be the main attraction of the evening."Few meetings can boast a field of five javelin throwers over 90m. Foremost amongst them is Tokyo Olympic champion and Paris silver medallist Neeraj Chopra of India, who is as powerful as he is consistent," the Paris DL organisers stated in a promotional release for the days after the Diamond League in Paris, Neeraj will compete at the Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic on June 24. After this comes the inaugural Neeraj Chopra classic on July 4, which the Indian star will be hoping to enter with a title already in his DIAMOND LEAGUE START LIST advertisementNeeraj Chopra - Season Best: 90.23 | Personal Best: 90.23Anderson Peters - Season Best: 85.64 | Personal Best: 93.07Julian Weber - Season Best: 91.06 | Personal Best: 91.06Keshorn Walcott - Season Best: 84.65 | Personal Best: 90.16Julius Yego - Season Best: 83.08 | Personal Best: 92.72Luiz Mauricio da Silva - Season Best: 86.34 | Personal Best: 86.34Andrian Mardare - Season Best: 80.51 | Personal Best: 86.66Remi Rougetet - Season Best: 80.49 | Personal Best: 80.49WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH PARIS DIAMOND LEAGUE The men's javelin event at Paris Diamond League will get underway at 1:15 am IST (Saturday). There is no TV coverage of the event in India. Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel will offer live streaming of the event.
Mint
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Neeraj Chopra eyes Paris Diamond League glory; when and where to watch Indian javelin ace in TV & online live?
After breaching the elusive 90m mark in the Doha Diamond League last month, India javelin star Neeraj Chopra will be eyeing to repeat the same and glory in the Paris edition on Friday night. A two-time Olympic medallist, including a gold in Tokyo in 2021, Neeraj's maiden 90m throw came under the guidance of legendary coach Jan Zelezny. The Indian threw his spear at a distance of 90.23m in his third attempt in Doha. However, a monstrous 91.06m throw from Germany's Julian Weber saw Neeraj finish second. However, the two will once again come in action in Paris - a battle which everyone will be eager to witness. The men's javelin throw event that Neeraj Chopra will compete in will take place at the Paris' Stade Charlety on Friday night (wee hours of Saturday). More specifically, the event will start at around 1:12 AM IST (June 21). Unfortunately, there is no official broadcast of Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at Paris Diamond League. Neither the event will be streamed live on any OTT platform. Viewers can watch the event online at Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel.
India Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Neeraj Chopra Paris Diamond League 2025 Live Streaming: When and where to watch?
Having finally breached the elusive 90-metre mark, world champion Neeraj Chopra will be aiming for a top finish when he returns to action at the Paris Diamond League on Friday. The men's javelin event promises to be a blockbuster, with a star-studded lineup that includes several familiar rivals - notably Germany's Julian Weber and Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Paris meet marks the second Diamond League stop of the season featuring men's javelin, and five of the eight confirmed competitors have already crossed the 90m barrier in their and Weber last locked horns at the Doha Diamond League on May 16 in what turned out to be a historic contest. The Indian ace finally shattered the 90m barrier with a 90.23m effort in the third round—a moment long anticipated by fans and pundits alike. But the night belonged to Weber, who snatched victory with a stunning 91.06m throw on his final attempt, underlining his credentials as one of the sport's elite. Their rivalry continued at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial a week later, where Weber once again had the edge, consistently throwing over 85 metres, while Chopra settled for second with the best of Paris showdown sets the stage for another thrilling duel. Apart from Chopra, Weber, and Peters - the current world No. 1 with a season best of 85.64m - the field includes Olympic medallist Julius Yego of Kenya (SB: 78.74m), Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott (SB: 84.65m), Brazil's Mauricio Luiz da Silva (SB: 86.34m), Moldova's Andrian Mardare (SB: 80.51m), and France's Remi Rougetet (SB: 80.49m).advertisementWith a high-quality line-up and renewed rivalries, all eyes will be on Chopra as he looks to build on his historic breakthrough and reclaim the top spot in the world's premier one-day athletics will Neeraj Chopra compete in the Paris Diamond League?Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Paris Diamond League on Saturday, June 21, is the complete entry list for the Paris Diamond League?Neeraj Chopra - Season Best: 90.23 | Personal Best: 90.23Anderson Peters - Season Best: 85.64 | Personal Best: 93.07Julian Weber - Season Best: 91.06 | Personal Best: 91.06Keshorn Walcott - Season Best: 84.65 | Personal Best: 90.16Julius Yego - Season Best: 83.08 | Personal Best: 92.72Luiz Mauricio da Silva - Season Best: 86.34 | Personal Best: 86.34Andrian Mardare - Season Best: 80.51 | Personal Best: 86.66Remi Rougetet - Season Best: 80.49 | Personal Best: 80.49What time does Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event start at the Paris Diamond League?Neeraj Chopra's Javelin Throw event at the Paris Diamond League is scheduled to begin at 1:12 AM IST on June TV channels will broadcast Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League?Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League will not be televised in can I watch the live streaming of Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League?However, fans can watch the live streaming on the official Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel.
News18
21 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Neeraj Chopra At Paris Diamond League 2025: When And Where To Watch
Last Updated: Neeraj Chopra aims to set the record straight against Julian Weber at the Paris Diamond League 2025 on June 20 at Stade Sébastien Charléty. Neeraj Chopra stands the chance to set the record straight against Julian Weber at the Paris Diamond League 2025 to be held at the Stade Sébastien Charléty in France late at night on Friday, June 20. Neeraj's rematch versus Weber will be the biggest point of attraction for the fans after their exciting duel at two major events earlier this year. During the Doha Diamond League in May, Chopra broke a personal barrier, overcoming the 90m mark for the first time in his career with a valiant throw recorded at 90.23m. But Neeraj still finished runners-up after Weber, too, broke the 90m barrier, but with a throw of 91.06m that won him the Doha title. Weber again rained on Chopra's parade at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Chorzow by making a throw of 86.12m above his Indian rival's 84.14. Neeraj will be eyeing his first major title of the year by converting the recent runners-up finishes into a memorable championship triumph before the top rung of javelin throwers convene in Bengaluru on July 5 for the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic. Neeraj will be the only Indian competing at the Paris Diamond League, which also marks his return to the event for the first time since 2017. As is often the case in this era in javelin, the competition will be stiff. Apart from Weber, Neeraj will be challenged for supremacy by Olympic bronze medalist Anderson Peters of Grenada, along with Keshorn Walcott, Julius Yego, Luiz Mauricio da Silva and Andrian Mardare. Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem won't be present at the event. Remi Rougetet will be the local representative. When And Where will Neeraj Chopra's event at the Paris Diamond League 2025 be held? The Paris Diamond League 2025 will be held at the Stade Sébastien Charléty in France late at night on Friday, June 20. The Neeraj Chopra javelin event kicks off at 1:12 AM IST (subject to change). How can I watch Neeraj Chopra's event at the Paris Diamond League 2025? Indian viewers can watch the live telecast of the Neeraj Chopra javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League on Network 18 channels, with Viacom18 holding the Indian broadcasting rights. The Paris Diamond League will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app. First Published: June 19, 2025, 23:35 IST
