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Argentina vs Iraq Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights | Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and Ezequiel Fernandez score as La Albiceleste registers a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq

Argentina registered a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq in the Men's football competition in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 to keep their hopes alive for qualification to the next round.

Jul 27, 2024, 11:17 AM1 min read

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Argentina got its first victory in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's football competition, thrashing Iraq 3-1 on Saturday in Lyon. Argentina suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Morocco in its Group B controversial opening game. Iraq threatened to pull off another surprise when Aymen Hussein leveled the game in first-half stoppage time.

Read Also: Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Day - 2 football results

Thiago Almada opened the scoring with a volley in the 14th minute at Stade de Lyon. But Hussein's header in the fifth minute of first half-time added time changed the scoreline before the break. Gondou's far-post header in the 62nd restored Argentina's lead and Fernandez curled in a long-range shot from the edge of the box in the 85th to secure the victory for his side.

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Jul 27, 2024, 3:05 PM

Full Time | ARG 3-1 IRQ

The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the match between Argentina and Iraq at Lyon. La Albiceleste registers their first victory of the Paris Olympics 2024 after a 3-1 comfortable victory over Iraq. Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and Ezequiel Fernández registered their names on the scoresheet to keep their side alive in the competition.

Jul 27, 2024, 3:02 PM

Just keeping the ball | 90+5'

Argentina are just moving the ball around. They don't want to make a mistake to late in the game. A 2-goal lead is more than good for them at the moment.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:57 PM

Yellow card for the goal scorer | 90'

Luciano Gondou sees the yellow card for delaying the game.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:55 PM

ARG 3-1 IRQ | 90'

Seven minutes of added time.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:52 PM

Ezequiel Fernandez scores from distance | ARG 3-1 IRQ | 85'

It was coming and Argentina have almost secured their first victory of the Paris Olympics 2024. Ezequiel Fernandez makes it 3-1 with a long ranger from Kevin Zenon's back pass

Jul 27, 2024, 2:49 PM

Delay | 83'

Delay in match because of an injury of Karrar Mohammed.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:47 PM

Another chance wasted | 77'

Giuliano Simeone's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked and goes out of play.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:38 PM

Almost a brace for Gondou | 72'

Luciano Gondou came 1v1 with the goalkeeper but couldn't get past him. The Argentine striker was going to take a shot after the rebound, but the Iraq defenders managed to clear the ball in time. This could be the game settler for Argentina.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:30 PM

Gondou scores for Argentina | 62'

Kevin Zenon breaks down the left side and sends in a cross for Luciano Gondou who heads it in to make it 2-1 for Argentina.

Argentina vs Iraq: Luciano Gondou scores for Argentina -sportzpoint.com

Jul 27, 2024, 2:27 PM

Tripple substitution for Argentina | 59'

Kevin Zenon, Gonzalo Lujan and Luciano Gondou replace Julio Soler, Santiago Hezze and Joaquín García.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:24 PM

What a hit from Almada! | 57'

Almada tries to hit the top corner from the set-piece but the ball goes over the target after touching the outside of the net.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:17 PM

Yellow card for Nihad Mohammed | 52'

Nihad Mohammed is cautioned for a foul on Julio Soler on the edge of the box. 

Jul 27, 2024, 2:15 PM

Joaquin Garcia sees the yellow card | 50'

Garcia sees the yellow for a foul on Ali Jasim. Iraq tries to create something from the free kick but nothing serious happens.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:12 PM

Zaid Tahseen sees the first yellow card of the game | 47'

Zaid Tahseen fouls Cristian Medina and sees the yellow card.

Jul 27, 2024, 2:11 PM

The second half begins | ARG 1-1 IRQ

Argentina kicks off the second half at Lyon.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:58 PM

End of the first half | ARG 1-1 IRQ

The first half ends and the scoreline is level at Lyon between Argentina and Iraq. Almada's goal helped the two-time gold medal winner Argentina take the lead but Aymen Hussein brought his side back in the game with an inch-perfect header in the additional minutes of the first half. Argentina needs all three points to stay alive while a point would be enough for Iraq to go through.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:53 PM

Aymen Hussein scores the equalizer | What a header! | 45+4'

Iraq are back in the game. Aymen Hussein wins in the air and tries a header which is inch perfect Rulli couldn't have done anything despite his full stretch attempt. What a moment for Iraq!

Aymen Hussein celebrates his goal -sportzpoint.com

Jul 27, 2024, 1:47 PM

Alvarez misses a golden opportunity | 45'

Rather than providing this time Alvarez goes by himself but the shot misses the target by a few inches.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:46 PM

ARG 1-0 IRQ | 45'

Six minutes are added.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:42 PM

Almost the second | 40'

Thiago Almada's left-footed shot just goes wide. Alvarez once again set up Almada but the shot wasn't on target.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:37 PM

Argentina 1-0 Iraq

Jul 27, 2024, 1:30 PM

Good save from Rulli | 28'

Ali Jasim Elaibi shoots from the distance but the Argentinian goalkeeper saves it without any problems.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:27 PM

Free kick for Iraq | 26'

Ahmed Maknzi is down and receiving medical attention.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:22 PM

Argentina pushing for their second | 18'

La Albiceleste are keeping the possession and trying to breach Iraq's defence. They want to double the lead as soon as possible.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:17 PM

Thiago Almada scores the opener | 13'

Julian Alvarez receives the ball a few meters from the goal and Thiago Almada shoots towards the near post of the goal from the left side of the area to make it 1-0 for Argentina. What a way to start the game!

Argentina vs Iraq: Thiago Almada -sportzpoint.com

Jul 27, 2024, 1:10 PM

Free Kick for Argentina | 8'

Thiago Almada takes the free kick from near Iraq's box, but the goalkeeper pulls out a great save to keep out the shot.

Jul 27, 2024, 1:07 PM

Free Kick for Iraq | 3'

Otamendi brings down Nihad Mohammed and Iraq wins a free kick in the opposition half. 

Jul 27, 2024, 1:03 PM

The first half begins

Jul 27, 2024, 12:24 PM

Starting XIs

Jul 27, 2024, 11:27 AM

Possible XIs

Argentina

Rulli (GK); Di Cesare, Garcia, Otamendi, Soler; Hezze, Almada, Medina, Zenon; Alvarez, Echeverri.

Iraq

Hassan (GK); Saadoon, Tahseen, Ojaimi, Ali; M. Mohammed, Maknzi, Bayesh, Amyn, K. Mohammed; Hussein

Jul 27, 2024, 11:24 AM

Head-to-Head stats

  • Matches Played: 1
  • Argentina won: 1
  • Iraq won: 0
  • Drawn: 0

Jul 27, 2024, 11:22 AM

Today's Venue

Argentina vs Iraq: Stade de Lyon -sportzpoint.com

Jul 27, 2024, 11:21 AM

Match Details

  • Match: Argentina vs Iraq - Paris Olympics 2024

  • Date: 27/7/2024

  • Time: 6:30 pm (IST)

  • Venue: Stade de Lyon, France

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Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals

Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.

Jun 2, 2025, 11:25 AM3 min read

Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com

The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!

Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.

5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997

Lars Ricken is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga

In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!

At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.

4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025

Desire Doue is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram

The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.

He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.

Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.

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3. Carlos Alberto (19 years 167 days) | 2004

Carlos Alberto is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram

Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.

He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.

2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025

Senny Mayulu is one of the youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC

In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.

Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.

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1. Patrick Kluivert (18 years 327 days) | 1995

Patrick Kluivert is the youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram

Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.

At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.

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Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles

After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.

Jun 1, 2025, 11:35 AM5 min read

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles | sportzpoint.com

In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.

Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.

Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.

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Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles 

Pep Guardiola | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles - Pep Guardiola - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.

Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.

He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.

Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.

Read Also | European treble winners in men's football history

Zinedine Zidane | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Zinedine Zidane - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.

Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.

The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.

Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.

Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Bob Paisley - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years

No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.

He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.

Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.

Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Carlo Ancelotti - 5 titles - sportzpoint.com

Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.

Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.

Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

He completed his fifth win in the Champions League as a manager in the 2023-24 season when Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund by 2-0 in the final.

The Italian manager is also the only manager to win all of Europe's top five leagues.

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Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles (Top Ten)

Managers No. of title wins Clubs Years won
Carlo Ancelotti 5 AC Milan, Real Madrid 2003, 2007, 2014, 2022,2024
Bob Paisley 3 Liverpool 1977, 1978, 1981
Pep Guardiola 3 Barcelona, Manchester City 2009, 2011, 2023
Zinedine Zidane 3 Real Madrid 2016, 2017, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson 2 Manchester United 1999,2008
Jose Villalonga 2 Real Madrid 1956, 1957
Luis Carniglia 2 Real Madrid 1958, 1959
Bella Guttmann 2 Benfica 1961, 1962
Helenio Herrera 2 Inter Milan 1964, 1965
Nereo Rocco 2 AC Milan 1963, 1969
Luis Enrique 2 FC Barcelona, PSG 2015, 2025
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They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC

From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!

May 29, 2025, 3:11 PM3 min read

They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com

In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!

With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.

Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.

European Royalty: Conquering the Continent

Chelsea won the UEFA champions league 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter

Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.

Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.

Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.

Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.

The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.

The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC

Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1997 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook

Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.

The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eight FA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.

Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won five times in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.

Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors

Chelsea FC won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia

Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.

The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.

Further adding to their phenomenal collection are four Charity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.

As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).

A look at Chelsea's Trophy Cabinet:

Competition  Total Years
UEFA Champions League  2 2012, 2021
First Division/Premier League 6 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017
FA Cup 8 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018
League Cup 5 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015
UEFA Europa League  2 2013, 2019
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 2 1971, 1978
UEFA Conference League 1 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 1 2021
UEFA Super Cup  2 1998, 2021
Charity/Community Shield 4 1955, 2000, 2005, 2009
Full Members' Club 2 1986, 1990

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Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.

May 18, 2025, 10:23 AM5 min read

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. This series started in 2016 when this rising star made a record for the first time at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships. From that day itself, we got a glimpse of the future to come, in which many records were to be made and broken one after the other.

On Friday night of 16 May, Neeraj maintained the same trend in Doha Diamond League 2025 and got his name registered in history, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.

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

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

  • First Indian to breach the 90m mark: Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best. It was the first time an Indian had breached the 90m-mark in the javelin.
  • First Indian to win Olympic medal in athletics: At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Neeraj Chopra produced a historic performance in the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj won the gold medal in the final with a throw of 87.58m, giving India its first Olympic medal in athletics. With this win, Neeraj Chopra also became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in a track and field event at the Olympics.
  • First Indian to win silver at World Athletics Championships: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. He recorded a throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt to claim the second spot. Chopra thus is the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships and only the second medallist from the country after Anju Bobby George in 2003.
  • First Indian track and field athlete to win world championship: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. With this win, the then 18-year-old Neeraj became the first Indian track and field athlete to become a world champion in any event and any age level.
  • First Indian World Record holder in track & field: Neeraj Chopra Threw 86.48m at the junior championships in Poland to win the title. With this, he set the new under-20 world record, beating the 84.69m mark established by the previous holder, Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. Neeraj’s 86.48m attempt at Bydgoszcz still stands as both the U20 world record as well as the U20 Asian record in the javelin throw.
  • Indian national javelin throw record holder: Neeraj Chopra’s best attempt to date came at the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 in Sweden on June 30, 2022, where he managed his personal best of 89.94m to establish the new national record.
  • First Indian to win javelin throw gold at Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian javelin thrower to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Before him, Gurtej Singh was the only men’s javelin thrower from the country to win a medal – bronze at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games. Neeraj threw  88.06m to claim the 2018 Asian Games title.
  • First Indian to win a Diamond League meet: Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League meet after he topped the field in Lausanne in 2022. With a depleted field that had world champion Anderson Peters missing, the Indian comfortably led the charts with an 89.08m throw, in his first attempt. 
  • First Indian to become Diamond League champion: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian athlete in history to clinch the Diamond League trophy, by winning the Zurich Diamond League 2022 Final. The Indian ace recorded a best throw of 88.44m to beat Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and 2016 champion Jakub Vadlejch to the title.
  • First Indian to become world champion: Neeraj Chopra became India's first world champion after he clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest with an effort of 88.17m. It was Neeraj Chopra's second straight medal at the world championships after his silver at Oregon 2022.

Also Read: India at Olympics: India's Olympic medal tally by every edition

Neeraj Chopra Records: Best throws at major competitions

Event Edition Distance Result
Diamond League
Doha 2025 90.23m Second place
Olympic Games Paris 2024 89.45m Silver medal
Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 88.88m Gold medal
Diamond League Stockholm 2022 89.94m Second place
Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018 86.47m Gold medal
World Championships Oregon 2022 88.39m Second place - Q
Asian Championships Bhubaneshwar 2017 85.23m Gold medal
World U20 Championships Bydgoszcz 2016 86.48m Gold medal
Asian Junior Championships Ho Chi-Minh 2016 77.60m Silver medal
South Asian Games Guwahati 2016 82.23m Gold medal
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Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.

May 17, 2025, 10:11 AM4 min read

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

Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra bettered his throw of 89.94m with a season-best throw of 90.23m at the at the Doha Diamond League 2025. After this, he became the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport.

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Despite the historic achievement, Chopra missed out on the top podium spot at the Doha Diamond League, where Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a massive throw. Chopra’s previous best was 89.94m, set on June 30, 2022, at the Stockholm Diamond League — a mark that stood as both his personal best and the men’s national record.

Neeraj achieved his target

  • Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.
  • The second-best throw of Neeraj Chopra's career is 89.94m. Neeraj had thrown this throw in the Stockholm Diamond League on 30 June 2022. This throw is a national record and one of Neeraj Chopra's best throws.
  • Neeraj Chopra's third-best throw of 89.49m came at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024This is Chopra's best throw ever at a global championship and his third-best overall.
  • Neeraj Chopra's fourth-best throw in javelin throw came at Paris Olympics 2024 where he bagged the silver medal with an 89.45m throw. 
  • His fifth best throw came in Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022 where he went close to that 90m mark once again.
  • In the Lausanne Diamond League 2022, held in the month of August, Neeraj Chopra had thrown the sixth-best throw of his career. Neeraj had thrown the javelin 89.08 meters.
  • Neeraj's seventh-best throw came in the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou. In this round, Neeraj had achieved a distance of 88.88m.
  • Neeraj Chopra's eighth-best throw came in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. In this competition which was held on August 25, 2023, Neeraj showed excellent performance and achieved a distance of 88.77m.

Also Read: India at Olympics: India's Olympic medal tally by every edition

Neeraj Chopra’s best throws | Full list to date

Rank Throw Competition Date
1 90.23m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
2 89.94m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
3 89.49m Lausanne Diamond League 2024 August 22, 2024
4 89.45m Paris 2024 Olympics - F August 8, 2024
5 89.34m Paris 2024 Olympics - Q August 6, 2024
6 89.30m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
7 89.08m Lausanne Diamond League 2022 August 26, 2022
8 88.88m Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou) October 4, 2023
9 88.77m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - Q August 25, 2023
10 88.67m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
11 88.44m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
11 88.44m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
13 88.39m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - Q July 21, 2022
14 88.36m Doha Diamond League 2024 May 10, 2024
15 88.20m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
16 88.17m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
17 88.13m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - F July 23, 2022
18 88.07m Indian Grand Prix 3 2021 (Patiala) March 5, 2021
19 88.06m Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta) August 27, 2018
20 88.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
21 87.86m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
22 87.86m ACNW League Meeting 1 2020 (Potchefstroom) January 28, 2020
23 87.80m Federation Cup 2021 (Patiala) March 17, 2021
24 87.73m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
25 87.66m Lausanne Diamond League 2023 June 30, 2023
26 87.58m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
27 87.46m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
28 87.43m Doha Diamond League 2018 May 4, 2018
29 87.03m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
30 87.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
31 86.92m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
32 86.84m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
33 86.82m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
34 86.79m Kuortane Games 2021 June 26, 2021
35 86.69m Kuortane Games 2022 June 18, 2022
36 86.67m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
37 86.65m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Q August 4, 2021
38 86.52m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
39 86.48m World U20 Championships 2016 (Bydgoszcz) July 23, 2016
40 86.47m Commonwealth Games 2018 (Gold Coast) April 14, 2018

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