Neeraj Chopra Wins 2025 Paris Diamond League with 88.16m, Adds Fifth DL Title to Career Tally
Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable run of consistency on the international circuit by winning the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Diamond League 2025 with a best effort of 88.16 metres, achieved on his very first attempt. The Indian Olympic champion finished ahead of Germany’s Julian Weber (87.88m) and Brazil’s Luiz Maurício da Silva (86.62m) to register his fifth Diamond League meet victory.
This was Chopra’s first appearance in Paris since 2017, where he had placed fifth with 84.67m. Eight years later, he returned to the French capital as a global champion and delivered a performance that underlined his continued status among the world’s elite in the event.
Final Standings – Men’s Javelin, Paris Diamond League 2025
- Neeraj Chopra (IND) – 88.16m
- Julian Weber (GER) – 87.88m
- Luiz Maurício da Silva (BRA) – 86.62m
Chopra took control of the event early with a first-round throw of 88.16m, which ultimately proved unbeatable. His subsequent attempts 85.10m, three fouls, and 82.89m in the final round did not improve upon the opening mark, but no athlete could overtake his lead. Julian Weber came closest with an 87.88m effort, while Da Silva also crossed 86m but remained third.
It was a controlled and efficient outing for Chopra, who showed confidence and command in the early stages. With the win, he extended his unbeaten record in Diamond League meets this year and handed Weber his first defeat of the season.
Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League Victories
The Paris win marked Chopra’s fifth career victory in a Diamond League meet, making him the only Indian track and field athlete to achieve this feat. His victories so far:
- Lausanne Diamond League 2022 – 🥇
- Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 – 🥇
- Doha Diamond League 2023 – 🥇
- Lausanne Diamond League 2023 – 🥇
- Paris Diamond League 2025 – 🥇
He also remains a strong contender for this year’s Diamond League Final in Zurich, with qualification points earned from each meet.
Season Form and Global Context
Neeraj Chopra entered the Paris meet after opening his season at the Doha Diamond League, where he registered a season best of 90.23m the first time in his career he crossed the 90m mark. That throw currently places him among the top javelin performances globally in 2025.
In Paris, Chopra didn’t need to replicate his season-best form, but his ability to deliver a competition winning throw in the first round reflects his tactical clarity and maturity. The result also extends his run of 23 consecutive top-two finishes since the Tokyo Olympics, a streak unmatched by any other thrower in the current field.
Performance Summary: Neeraj Chopra Paris 2025
- 1st Attempt – 88.16m
- 2nd Attempt – 85.10m
- 3rd to 5th Attempts – Fouls
- 6th Attempt – 82.89m
The overall series indicates that while Chopra did not build on his best throw during the competition, his first-round effort was strong enough to control the field and secure maximum points.
Upcoming Events and Road Ahead
Neeraj Chopra’s next outing is scheduled for June 24 at the Ostrava Golden Spike, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold-level meet in the Czech Republic. The event will feature a strong lineup, including Anderson Peters and Thomas Röhler, providing another high-quality test before the major championships later this season.
The World Athletics Championships and the Zurich Diamond League Final remain key targets for Chopra in the months ahead. With two competitions already under his belt this season and strong marks recorded at both, he appears on track for another peak year.
Setting the Benchmark for Indian Athletics
Since his Olympic triumph in 2021, Chopra has become the face of Indian athletics on the world stage. With consistent results, including a World Championships silver (2022), World Champs gold (2023), and Asian Games gold (2023), he has maintained form across surfaces and seasons.
His record in the Diamond League further separates him from peers in Indian sport. No other Indian athlete track or field has won a single Diamond League meet. Chopra now has five and continues to participate regularly in the most competitive settings available in the sport.
The 26-year-old’s ability to manage a global competition schedule, compete across continents, and consistently finish on the podium has set a new benchmark in Indian sport.
Impact and Outlook
Chopra’s victory in Paris reaffirms his preparedness for the bigger meets ahead. With a 90m+ throw already registered in 2025 and another win added to his résumé, he enters the heart of the season with momentum and clarity.
The Paris meet also brought visibility to Indian athletics globally, with Chopra’s performance being one of the headline events of the evening. Each of his appearances now attracts significant viewership from India and abroad, elevating the stature of the sport within the country.
Looking ahead, Chopra’s challenge will be to stay healthy and maintain rhythm as the number of competitions increases. With the World Championships and the Diamond League Final approaching, his early-season results have set the tone.
Neeraj Chopra’s victory at the 2025 Paris Diamond League was built on tactical precision and early execution. His 88.16m first-round throw stood the test of a strong field and brought him his first Diamond League win in nearly two years.
It also reinforced what the athletics world has known for some time Neeraj Chopra doesn’t just participate at the top level, he wins. And as the season builds toward its defining moments, the Indian javelin thrower remains at the centre of the global conversation in the sport.
