Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025 without facing his Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem. Chopra returns to the French capital after eight years, aiming for victory after recent second-place finishes. The event boasts a star-studded lineup including Julian Weber and Anderson Peters. Following Paris, Chopra will participate in Ostrava's Golden Spike meet and his hosted Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru.
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