World Champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final

EUGENE: Indian javelin throw legend Neeraj Chopra wins silver in Diamond League finals. Neeraj lost the gold by a margin of 0.44m. Neeraj secured the second position by throwing a distance of 83.80 meters.

In his second attempt, Olympic and world champion Neeraj secured silver with a distance of 83.80m. Jakub Valdez from the Czech Republic won the gold with a distance of 84.24 meters. Finland's Oliver Helander took the third place with a distance of 83.74 meters. Last year, Neeraj won gold in the diamond lead final competition in Zurich by throwing a distance of 88.44 meters.

Well played, champ! 🥈👏#NeerajChopra hits an 83.80 meter throw and yet misses 🥇 by a whisker!#JioCinema #Sports18 #DiamondLeague pic.twitter.com/lysMGOd0rI

— Sports18 (@Sports18) September 16, 2023