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Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the finals of the men’s javelin throw event in the ongoing World Athletics Championships 2025 event in Tokyo.

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Neeraj Chopra finished second with a best throw of 84.14m at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial competition at Silesian Stadium in Poland on Friday.
Stay updated with the real-time LIVE updates of the Doha Diamond League 2025 as four Indian athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary, compete for India.

May 16, 2025, 6:23 PM

May 16, 2025, 6:02 PM

May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
#DohaDiamondLeague #DohaDL
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
Parul Chaudhary returned with a national record 🇮🇳 timing of 9:13:39 in the 3000m Women's steeplechase event!
Well done, Parul! pic.twitter.com/RGzmoJdiLl
May 16, 2025, 5:57 PM

May 16, 2025, 5:44 PM
Julian Weber breaks Neeraj Chopra's World Lead record with a 91.06m throw!
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
Neeraj is in second place now!#DohaDiamondLeague pic.twitter.com/hoLvOTgWbr
May 16, 2025, 5:42 PM
Foul throw from Neeraj in his fifth attempt.
May 16, 2025, 5:41 PM
Neeraj miscues the throw, and it is only 80.56m from the double Olympic medalist!
May 16, 2025, 5:29 PM
Kishore Jena hugging Neeraj Chopra after his World Lead and National record throw of 90.23m!
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
Congrats, Neeraj! #DohaDL pic.twitter.com/06qpIpzkYp
May 16, 2025, 5:15 PM
For the first time in his career, Neeraj Chopra crossed the 90m mark. 90.23m throw from Neeraj Chopra!

May 16, 2025, 5:10 PM

May 16, 2025, 5:07 PM
A season best 78.60m throw from Kishore Jena!#DohaDL pic.twitter.com/8XFEEeWz7o
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025, 5:02 PM
1st attempt for Neeraj Chopra
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
88.44 m#DohaDL pic.twitter.com/rH0zTfMC6C
May 16, 2025, 4:48 PM
Gulveer at No.4 at km mark#DohaDL pic.twitter.com/u35WuZvAcH
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025, 4:45 PM
Gulveer Singh is participating for India.
May 16, 2025, 4:39 PM
IT’S A #DIAMONDLEAGUE DAY 💎
— Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) May 16, 2025
Join us on social media from 17:48 (GMT+3) for coverage of the men’s discus throw, with the TV window starting at 19:00 📺
For more information on where to watch, wherever you are in the world, head to https://t.co/kzuyYzvjqI#DohaDL 🇶🇦… pic.twitter.com/pidSdj7nn8
May 16, 2025, 3:42 PM
Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena's men's javelin throw will start from 10.13 pm IST. Two minutes later, Gulveer Singh's Men's 5000m will start.
Parul Chaudhary's Women's 3000m steeplechase will start from 11.13 pm
| Event | Indian athletes | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Men's javelin throw | Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena | 10:13 PM |
| Men's 5000m | Gulveer Singh | 10:15 PM |
| Women's 3000m steeplechase | Parul Chaudhary | 11:14 PM |
May 16, 2025, 3:40 PM
The largest Indian contingent in terms of numbers at any single Diamond League meet to date will be participating in the Doha Diamond League 2025 tonight.
| Event | Indian athletes |
|---|---|
| Men's javelin throw | Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena |
| Men's 5000m | Gulveer Singh |
| Women's 3000m steeplechase | Parul Chaudhary |
May 16, 2025, 3:39 PM
Unfortunately, there are no television streaming confirmed for Doha Diamond League 2025 yet.
However, you can follow our LIVE blog for all the updates.
May 16, 2025, 3:38 PM
Indian fans can watch Neeraj Chopra and the other three Indian athletes in action in the Doha Diamond League 2025 LIVE tonight on the Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel and Facebook page.
May 16, 2025, 3:37 PM
The Doha Diamond League 2025 will take place at Qatar’s Suheim bin Hamad Stadium on 16th to 17th May, 2025, Indian Standard Time.
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