Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90-meter mark with a 90.23m throw. Despite this personal best, he secured second place, with Germany's Julian Weber winning at 91.06m. PM Narendra Modi lauded Chopra's achievement as a moment of national pride, acknowledging his dedication.
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