Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025. He became the first Indian to cross the 90-metre mark in javelin. His throw measured 90.23 metres. Julian Weber of Germany won the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj. Neeraj aims for even greater distances in future competitions. He is preparing for the World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympics.
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