Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League Meet title

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has won the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08 metre. With his best throw at the event, Neeraj became the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Diamond League Meet title.

Neeraj has thus qualified for the Diamond League Finals, which will take place in Zurich, Switzerland from September 7 and 8. He has also now qualified for the 2023 World Championships.

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Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra on becoming the first Indian to win a Diamond League meet.

In a tweet, Mr. Thakur said, Neeraj is one of those athletes who sweats it out when no one is watching, prepares and plans and the battle is already won on game day.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history by winning the Lausanne leg and claiming the top spot with an impressive 89.08-meter throw.