Indian star javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra is all set to make a comeback after being out for a long time. Neeraj Chopra will return to the field from Doha Diamond League to be held on June 19. In view of the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, all eyes were fixed on the return of Neeraj, who could not participate in any event since the World Athletics Championship in September last year due to a back injury. Now, after regaining his fitness completely, Neeraj is going to start the new season with Doha Diamond League, where this time the biggest challenge for him will be from Rumesh Tharanga Pathiraje of Sri Lanka who is currently in excellent form.
Neeraj Chopra was training in Switzerland
Neeraj Chopra was training in Switzerland for the last one month from May 25 after recovering from back injury and has now regained his full fitness. Neeraj Chopra had finished 8th in last year’s World Championship with a throw of 84.03 metres. Now this time his efforts will be to make a comeback by performing better. Doha is also very special for Neeraj where he made a throw of 90 meters for the first time in May 2025. Doha Diamond League: This event was initially scheduled to be held on May 8 but due to the ongoing tension in West Asia, it was decided to hold it on June 19. Along with Neeraj, there are a total of 9 athletes in the Doha Diamond League, where the biggest challenge for him is 24-year-old Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathiraje, who came into limelight with a throw of 92.62 meters in the Rome Diamond League on June 4.
When, where and at what time to watch Doha Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event in Doha Diamond League will start at 11:14 pm IST. If we talk about live telecast of this event, it will not be telecast on TV. Whereas online streaming of Doha Diamond League will be done on Wanda Diamond League’s YouTube channel and Facebook page where fans can easily watch Neeraj Chopra in action for free.
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