Bhubaneswar Applauds as India’s Javelin Star Achieves Career Milestone at Diamond League
Bhubaneswar, May 17 — Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra crossed a monumental threshold in his career by throwing an impressive 90.23 metres at the Doha Diamond League, marking his first-ever 90 m-plus throw in an international event. Though he had to settle for second place behind Germany's Julian Weber in a fiercely contested final, the achievement drew widespread praise from Odisha’s political and sports leadership.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hailed the throw as a “historic moment and a proud milestone for Indian athletics.”
“Congratulations to India’s golden boy and Olympic gold medallist, @Neeraj_chopra1, on breaching the iconic 90m mark with a phenomenal 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League. Odisha joins the nation in celebrating this incredible achievement. #OdishaForSports,” Majhi posted on X.
Neeraj Chopra, 27, achieved the milestone in his third attempt, becoming the third Asian and the 25th javelin thrower in history to cross the elite 90m mark. He now joins a distinguished group of athletes, including his coach and world record holder, Jan Zelezny of Czechia, who have achieved this feat.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also extended his congratulations.
“Congratulate India's javelin star #NeerajChopra on making history as he became the first-ever Indian to cross 90m mark in javelin and standing second at the #DohaDiamondLeague. May he continue to excel in his sporting career and make India proud. Best Wishes,” Patnaik wrote.
Echoing the sentiment, Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj praised Chopra’s discipline and passion.
“Neeraj Chopra's success is powered by hard work, discipline, and unmatched passion. The entire sporting fraternity is proud of him,” he said.
Chopra’s remarkable throw marks a personal milestone and reaffirms India’s rising dominance in the global athletics arena.
