Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Diamond League Season Finale

India's Olympic champion javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has qualified for the Diamond League season finale in Brussels on September 14-15. Despite fitness challenges, Chopra finished fourth in the overall standings, securing his spot. The finale will award a Diamond Trophy, USD 30,000, and a World Championships wild card.

India's two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star, Neeraj Chopra, has secured his place in the upcoming Diamond League season finale in Brussels, slated for September 14 and 15. Chopra, who finished fourth in the overall standings, earned his spot through consistent performance despite his ongoing struggle with a groin injury.

The Diamond League finale marks the culmination of 14 series meetings held globally. With 14 points from his two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne, Chopra is just two points behind Czechia's Jakub Vadlech. Grenada's Anderson Peters and Germany's Julian Weber top the leader board with 29 and 21 points, respectively.

Chopra, who clinched gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and a silver in Paris last month, has been aiming to break the 90-meter mark but has faced fitness issues this season. Known for his resilience, Chopra aims to recover fully and improve technically to regain his form. As the conclusion of his season approaches, the Diamond League finale offers a prestigious Diamond Trophy, USD 30,000 in prize money, and a wild card entry to the World Athletics Championships.

(With inputs from agencies.)