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Chopra Finishes Fourth in Doha Comeback
19 Jun
Summary
- Neeraj Chopra placed fourth with a throw of 85.69m.
- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won with 88.68m.
- This was Chopra's first competition after injury recovery.
Neeraj Chopra concluded his competitive return at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, securing fourth place in the men's javelin throw final. His best throw of the evening measured 85.69 meters, though it was insufficient to place him in the top three.
This event represented Chopra's first competition of the 2026 season and his comeback after a period on the sidelines due to a back injury. He began with a foul but improved with subsequent throws, achieving his season-best on his third attempt. Despite a promising throw, he struggled with consistency, fouling his final two attempts.
The victory went to Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who delivered a winning throw of 88.68 meters. Grenada's Anderson Peters secured second place with a season-best of 86.38 meters, while Curtis Thompson from the USA took third with 85.99 meters.
While not reaching the podium, Chopra's performance suggests he is nearing his peak form, with his best throw less than a meter behind the third-place finisher. This competition provided valuable exposure as he aims for consistency throughout the season.
