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NEERAJ CHOPRA INJURY: A SAGA OF STRAIN, TECHNIQUE, AND RECOVERY

Neeraj Chopra had his previous groin injury, and has now fractured his hand while practicing, at the Brussels. He took his social media accounts to inform that the Diamond League will be last competition for the year.

Oct 26, 2024, 3:16 PM5 min read

Neeraj Chopra succumbed to hand injury during practice, at the Brussels Diamond League

The art of javelin throw is a perfect balance of both technique and power. And Neeraj Chopra, who relies mostly on technique, is struggling due to his recurring groin injury With a jam-packed schedule since the last year, he "ignored" the pain, for the sake of participation. However, with a clear window till mid-2025, it is high time for the 2024 Paris Olympics Silver medallist to undergo the required treatment. Additionally, he fractured his hand while practising, during the Brussels Diamond League, thus calling off, for this year, at least.

The Groin Injury: An Unseen Strain Troubling Neeraj Chopra

In 2018, Neeraj Chopra got an inury in his erector muscles which was healed. However, it has resurfaced since last year, at Bhubaneshwar, at the middle of June.

Chopra's physio Ishan Marwah, has been monitoring him closely. he explained the injury in Layman terms- the erector muscles are directly connected to the pelvic bones. Thus the injury is giving strain to the muscles, hampering his normal run up, followed by this throw.

In the most ideal situation, Neeraj would like to increase the speed of his run- up. This needs quicker movement of his right leg and hips. However, the strain is preventing him from doing so, leading to a compromised throwing technique. His block leg, i.e., the left leg, is crucial for delivering power in the final phase of the throw. But with the injury lingering, he’s unable to fully complete that movement. What looks like his signature fall after each throw, is nothing but a visual representation of his technical failures.

Neeraj Chopra foul throw at Paris- sportzpoint.com
Neeraj Chopra crashed on the grown while completeing his first throw, which was a foul, at Paris Olympics
Photo Courtesy: Olympics 

Technical Hurdles: The Cascade Effect

As mentioned earlier, javelin is a highly technical sport. The body needs to be in motion and in absolute sync. Neeraj Chopra suffering from groin injury has led to a cascading effect on his entire throwing mechanism. As Ishan explained to multiple sources, his right leg is not performing in the required way. Thus, Chopra falls more on his left, bending it slightly, which is, ideally not good for a powerful throw.

The rule books say, the perfect projectile will get the spear fall centrally or slightly to the right. However, in Chopra’s case, the javelin is turning to the left due to him falling leftward at the end of his throw. This is the major flaw he is having due to the injury.

In the last few outings, Chopra hasn’t been in his signature best form. He has an initial season best in the Olympics Qualifier itself with an impressive throw of at 89.34. He sealed the Olympics silver with 89.49 meters in the finals.

Neeraj Chopra Silver medal throw at Paris- sportzpoint.com
Neeraj Chopra sealed the silver medal at Paris Olympics with his season best throw of 89.49 meters 

However, his signature "roar" was vividly missing.

Read also: Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra

The Chicken and Egg Situation: Neeraj Chopra Sandwiched between Injury and Technique

The groin injury has got Neeraj Chopra in a vicious cycle. The injury is hampering his daily practice routine. As per Marwah, Neeraj earlier has to have 2 to 3 sessions of practice each week. Each session has 35 to 40 throws. With the injury becoming a growing concern, Neeraj had to reduce the no of sessions, each having around 20 throws. Lack of practice is affecting his technique, which is directly causing more strain. Again, Ishan clarified that adequate training is the way to cure the strain. 

Neeraj, Unlike Arshad Nadeem or the Germans, has depended more on technique and not power. He has his shoulder flexibility as his biggest pros, but with the injury in the scene, things got hampered.

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Graphical representation of Neeraj Chopra's winning throw in Tokyo (up) and in Paris (down)
Photo Courtesy: Olympics 

However, Marwah is optimistic, hoping that proper medical advice and rehabilitation will fully recover Chopra. The latter is having the right shape, and with proper rehabilitation, he can aim to add an extra 3 to 4 meters to his throw. However, that requires adequate rest, and avoiding risks, which calls for skipping certain competitions.

Neeraj Chopra signs off for 2024, with hand injury

Soon after the Brussels Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra took to his social media handle to inform about his hand injury. He informed, that he had fractured the fourth metacarpal in his left hand during practice. He thus, is calling off his professional participation, for this year. Despite this, Chopra sealed a second position, that too by missing the 24-carat Diamond, by just a centimetre (87.86 m).

What the future calls

A gold in the Tokyo Olympics has raised the expectations bar to such a level, that whiskers feel like major losses. The present air is more concerned about him touching the magic 90 m Mark, more than him recovering. 

With the groin injury being a major issue, the fracture has gotten Neeraj Chopra an “added advantage” to pull off the curtain for now. As the javelin world awaits to see what comes next for him, one thing is certain: his determination, resilience, and unmatched focus will continue to push him forward. At days, it should be recovery, more than crossing 90 meters on the court.

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Doha Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates, Javelin Throw and athletics events Highlights and results | Neeraj Chopra finishes second despite breaking 90m mark for the first time; Parul Chaudhary breaks National record

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 PM1 min read

Doha Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates, Javelin Throw and athletics events LIVE commentary and results | Neeraj Chopra finishes second despite breaking 90m mark for the first time | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog of Doha Diamond League 2025, where the largest Indian contingent in terms of numbers at any single Diamond League meet to date is going to perform. 

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will take part in the men's javelin event. Kishore Jena will be the second Indian to participate in that event.

Read Also | NEERAJ CHOPRA INJURY: A SAGA OF STRAIN, TECHNIQUE, AND RECOVERY

In the men's 5000m, Gulveer Singh will compete for India. Meanwhile, Parul Chaudhary will compete in the Women's 3000m steeplechase event. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates, results and commentary of the Doha Diamond League 2025 for you. So, stay tuned and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

May 16, 2025, 6:23 PM

The final result!

Doha Diamond League 2025 Men's Javelin Throw final result | sportzpoint.com

May 16, 2025, 6:02 PM

The final result of Men's Javelin!

Doha Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates, Javelin Throw and athletics events LIVE commentary and results | Neeraj Chopra finishes second despite breaking 90m mark for the first time

May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

Parul Chaudhary breaks National record!

May 16, 2025, 5:57 PM

Julian Weber broke the World Lead with a 91.06m throw!

Julian Weber broke the World Lead with a 91.06m throw!

May 16, 2025, 5:44 PM

Julian Weber breaks Neeraj Chopra's record

May 16, 2025, 5:42 PM

Foul throw!

Foul throw from Neeraj in his fifth attempt. 

May 16, 2025, 5:41 PM

80.56m from Neeraj in fourth throw

Neeraj miscues the throw, and it is only 80.56m from the double Olympic medalist!

May 16, 2025, 5:29 PM

That moment!

May 16, 2025, 5:15 PM

Neeraj hits 90m mark

For the first time in his career, Neeraj Chopra crossed the 90m mark. 90.23m throw from Neeraj Chopra!

Neeraj Chopra 90.23 throw in Doha Diamond League | sportzpoint.com

May 16, 2025, 5:10 PM

Gulveer Singh finished 9th with a timing of 13:24:32

Gulveer Singh - Doha Diamond League LIVE

May 16, 2025, 5:07 PM

A season best throw from Kishore Jena!

May 16, 2025, 5:02 PM

88.44m from Neeraj!

May 16, 2025, 4:48 PM

Gulveer at No.4 at km mark

May 16, 2025, 4:45 PM

Men's 5000m starts!

Gulveer Singh is participating for India. 

May 16, 2025, 4:39 PM

READY!

May 16, 2025, 3:42 PM

Schedule and timing details of Indian athlete's events

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

Which Indian athletes are participating in the Doha Diamond League?

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

Can we watch the Doha Diamond League LIVE on Indian TV?

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

How to follow or watch the Doha Diamond League LIVE?

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

When and where is the event?

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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Neeraj Chopra to compete at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics: Details

Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet in Czechia, scheduled for June 24, the organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

May 7, 2025, 12:22 PM2 min read

Neeraj Chopra to compete at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics: Details

Indian Olympic and World Championships gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will complete at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet to be held on June 24 at Czechia. This upcoming meet, which is also a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold label event, is the 64th edition of the Ostrava Golden Spike competition.

Also Read: List of athletes to participate in Neeraj Chopra Classic

Couldn't complete last year due to injury

Earlier, Neeraj Chopra pulled himself out of the Golden Spike in 2024 due to muscle injury. However, he attended that event as a special guest. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion will be hoping that the third time’s the charm.

Neeraj started 2025 season with gold

Neeraj Chopra kicked off his 2025 season with an impressive 84.52m throw at the Potchefstroom Invitational in South Africa. His performance secured the gold medal, topping a six-man field in what is a pivotal year for World Athletics. Chopra finished well ahead of 25-year-old South African javelin thrower Douw Smit, who recorded a best throw of 82.44m. 

The Indian athlete’s personal best and the Indian men’s javelin throw national record stands at 89.94m, achieved at the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League meet.

Neeraj to compete along with his new coach

Interestingly, the Golden Spike will see Neeraj compete in his new coach Jan Zelezny’s home turf. The Czech men’s javelin throw world record holder is also involved with organising the event.

“I am excited to announce that I will be competing at Zlatá Tretra Ostrava this year. It’s a legendary meet and this edition will be extra special. My coach Jan Zelezny not only won there many times but is also the director of the event,” Neeraj Chopra said.

“I am feeling great and hope you will see some really nice and long throws. I look forward to meeting you all,” he added.

Also Read: Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Full Schedule

Neeraj opted out of the Asian Athletics Championships

Before heading to Ostrava, Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action at the Doha Diamond League on May 16 and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on May 24.

The Indian athlete has already opted out of the Asian Athletics Championships, which will be held in Gumi, the Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 31.

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List of athletes to participate in Neeraj Chopra Classic

Inspired by Mondo Classic, named after pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, the Neeraj Chopra Classic has got an 'A’ category or Continental Tour Gold-level tag by the World Athletics.

May 3, 2025, 2:47 PM2 min read

List of athletes to participate in Neeraj Chopra Classic

The Neeraj Chopra Classic competition is increasing interest with each passing day, as the competition will be held on May 24. Some of the world’s best athletes in javelin throw will take part in the event. 

The Neeraj Chopra Classic is co-organised by Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and World Athletics (WA). It is classified as a WA ‘A’ category or Continental Tour Gold-level meet, and will be the highest-tier international athletics event ever hosted in India to date.

Also Read: Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Full Schedule

Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo 2020 gold medallist and reigning world champion, is expected to headline the meet named in his honour. Several big names in the sport are also set to take part in the event at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

International contenders of Neeraj Chopra Classic 

Two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler of Germany, and Kenya’s Julius Yego – the 2015 world champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist – are among the top international contenders in the list. 

The line-up also includes Pan American Games champion Curtis Thompson of the USA who is the current world leader. Japan’s Genki Dean, Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage are the other stars on the list.

However, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Olympic champion, will be missing from the event. While he was invited, he opted out of the competition to focus on the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships in the Republic of Korea.

Indian contenders of Neeraj Chopra Classic

Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, and Sahil Silwal will be the Indian javelin throwers participating in thetournament. Meanwhile, Asian Games silver medallist and Olympian, Kishore Jena became the latest addition to the Indian line-up.

List of Athletes of Neeraj Chopra Classic

  • Neeraj Chopra (India)
  • Anderson Peters (Grenada)
  • Thomas Rohler (Germany)
  • Julius Yego (Kenya)
  • Curtis Thompson (USA)
  • Genki Dean (Japan)
  • Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil)
  • Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka)
  • Sachin Yadav (India)
  • Rohit Yadav (India)
  • Sahil Silwal (India)
  • Kishore Jena (India)
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Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the pole vaulter broke the World Record

Mondo Duplantis, the Swedish legendary pole vaulter, broke the men's world record for the 11th time on February 28th, 2025, at the All Star Perche event in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:21 AM6 min read

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Reuters)

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, popularly known as 'Mondo' Duplantis, has broken the men's pole vaulting World Record for the 11th time, a record which he previously set himself.

The 25-year-old Swedish pole vaulter improved his own men's pole vault world record to 6.27m at the All Star Perche event in Clermont-Ferrand, France on February 28th, 2025.

This marks the 11th time Duplantis has broken the world record in his career, first achieving it in February 2020 with a height of 6.17m.

The two-time World Champion and Olympic winner secured his victory at the All Star Perche event with a height of 6.02m. Following that, Duplantis improved the clearance that he set in August 2024, by one centimeter.

"I just felt really good. What can I say, I came here to do it. I put everything in place to do it. The run-up worked really well. I just did it," Duplantis stated to the reporters after setting the world record.

However, in this article, Sportz Point will explore all the 11 times Mono Duplantis broke the World Record.

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the pole vaulter broke the World Record

1. 2020 - 6.17m

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Duplantis on X)

Back in 2014, France's legendary pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie marked the world record with a clearance of 6.16m.

The record nearly stood for six years, until the 20-year-old Mondo Duplantis broke the previous record with a 6.17m height at the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland.

This was the first time Duplantis broke the world record, previously breaking the 10-year age group record with a jump of 3.86m in 2010.

2. 2020 - 6.18m

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | British Athletics)

Only a week after creating the World Record in Poland, Duplantis bettered his record with a 6.18m jump at the Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow, Scotland.

Duplantis stated the following after setting new record in Glasgow;

It’s the best little split second that could ever be,

Everything builds up to that one tiny little moment. That little free-fall is a magical moment.

3. 2022 - 6.19m

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | World Athletics)

Mondo Duplantis earned the crown as an Olympic Champion, following his maiden gold medal win in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

However, the Swedish athlete surpassed his own record for the third time in 2022, after securing a 6.19m jump in the Belgrade Indoor Meeting, Serbia.

4. 2022 - 6.20m

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | olympics0

Breaking his own world record in a span of 15 days, Duplantis again stunned the world in 2022. 

Following his 6.19m jump in the Belgrade Indoor Meeting on 7 March 2022, Duplantis promised "something higher" in the upcoming world championship. 

He kept his word in the best possible way, securing a 6.20m jump at the world indoor championships on 21 March 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. 

5. 2022 - 6.21m

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | CNN)

Mondo Duplantis clinched his first-ever outdoor world title on 24 March 2022 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Duplantis, again improved his own record and set his third world record in 2022, soaring over 6.21m, and breaking the world record for the first time in the outdoors.

Along with this record, Duplantis also surpassed Sergey Bubka, one of the greatest pole vaulters of all-time, for career six metre-plus clearances. Bubka's 46-time record was overshadowed by Duplantis' 48 after this championship. 

6. 2023 - 6.22m 

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | AFP)

On 25th February 2023, Mondo Duplantis broke his own record, clearing 6.21m to win the All Star Perche 2023 event in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where he again has broken the record in 2025.

Duplantis was congratulated by Renaud Lavillenie after the win, whose record he first broke back in 2020 and who is a co-founder of the All Star Perche event.

7. 2023 - 6.23m 

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | CNN)

Duplantis broke the world record for the seventh time following his 6.23m clearance to win the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene on 17 September 2023.

8. 2024 - 6.24m (Xiamen, China)

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | AFP)

Duplantis opened his 2024 season in style, soaring 6.24m to set the world record for outdoors at the Diamond League event in Xiamen, China.

The Swedish pole vaulter registered the highest clearance in history to add 1cm to the record he had set in Eugene, USA in 2023.

9. 2024 - 6.25m (Paris, France)

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Reuters)

Duplantis retained his Olympic Gold medal title in the 2024 Paris Olympics, breaking his own record to register a 6.25m clearance

The 25-year-old became the first athlete to retain the pole vault title, since American pole vaulter Bob Richards achieved the remarkable feat in 1952 and 1956.

10. 2024 - 6.26m (Silesia, Poland)

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Reuters)

For the second time in his career, Mondo Duplantis shattered the world record three times in a calendar year in 2024.

Following the record he set at the Paris Olympics 2024, Duplantis bettered it by 1cm to soar over 6.26m at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on 25 August 2024.

He also broke his world record for the third time in the outdoor season and for the tenth time in his career.

11. 2025 - 6.27m (Clermont-Ferrand, France)

Mondo Duplantis: 11 times the Pole Vaulter broke the World Record-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Reuters)

As the latest world record, Mondo Duplantis has broken the world record for a record 11th time in his career, to set a new high of 6.27m on 28 February 2025 at the All-Star Perche Event in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

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Beatrice Chebet becomes the first woman to run 5km under 14 minutes in Barcelona

Beatrice Chebet, the double Olympic gold medallist from Paris 2024, ran 13:54 in the Cursa dels Nassos, becoming the first woman to run 5km under 14 minutes.

Jan 1, 2025, 3:54 PM2 min read

Beatrice Chebet becomes the first woman to run 5km under 14 minutes in Barcelona | sportzpoint.com
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Beatrice Chebet, the double Olympic gold medallist from Paris 2024, ran 13:54 in the Cursa dels Nassos, Barcelona, becoming the first woman to run 5km under 14 minutes on the last day of 2024. 

The distance runner from Kenya had set a record of 14:13 exactly 12 months ago in the Cursa dels Nassos. But, this time, she broke her own record as she clocked 13:54 on Tuesday (31st December). 

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Chebet started the run at the same time as the men's and finished only 26 seconds behind the men's winner Matthew Kipkoech, another Kenyan distance runner. Chebet finished 14th overall.

Meantime, women's runner-up 19-year-old Ethiopian Medina Eisa broke the U-20 World record by clocking a timing of 14:23. 

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Records Beatrice Chebet broke in 2024

Records Beatrice Chebet broke in 2024 | sportzpoint.com
Chebet after breaking the 10000m World Record in May, 2024. Image | Getty Images

Chebet had a stunning 2024, breaking multiple records on the track. Here are some records she broke in 2024 before breaking this record.  

  • On 25th May, she became the first woman to run 10,000m in under 29 minutes at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. She broke the 10000m World record by clocking 28:54.
  • Chebet won the Olympic 5,000m gold medal in Paris, beating Faith Kipyegon to the line with a winning time of 14:28.56.
  • She then won the Olympic 10,000m gold medal in Paris with a time of 30:43.25
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