Jun 25, 2025 12:05 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra registered one more victory, this time securing the Ostrava Golden Spike.

Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin throw sensation, delivered a stellar efficiency, securing the distinguished Golden Spike meet title in his debut on the famend World Athletics Continental Tour Gold occasion. Fresh off his triumphant victory on the Paris Diamond League on June 20, the 27-year-old star emerged victorious in a aggressive nine-man discipline with a throw of 85.29 m. Although this effort was barely extra modest in comparison with his current feats, it marked one other milestone in an already outstanding season. Douw Smith, with 84.12m completed second, adopted by Anderson Peters (83.63m) at third.

Neeraj Chopra cannot cease profitable(AFP)

Neeraj, who missed the earlier two Golden Spike meets – the place his coach, the enduring Jan Zelezny, claimed 9 titles – attributable to health challenges, demonstrated outstanding resilience and consistency. His stellar season includes a breakthrough 90m-plus throw, incomes second place on the Doha Diamond League in May, and capturing his first Diamond League title in two years in Paris, cementing his popularity as one in every of javelin’s brightest stars.

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How Chopra went in all his makes an attempt

Chopra opened with a foul on his first try, placing early strain on the Olympic champion. However, he bounced again strongly in his second throw, launching the javelin to 83.45m, comfortably crossing the 80m mark and putting third behind South Africa’s Smit (84.12m, a private greatest) and Grenada’s Peters (83.63m).

The Indian star discovered his rhythm in his third try, unleashing a meet-leading throw of 85.29m, (the primary 85m+ effort), taking the highest spot. Despite a slight dip in his fourth (82.17m) and fifth (81.01m) makes an attempt, Neeraj remained untroubled on the high, although he appeared unhappy along with his distances, notably displaying a pout after his fourth throw. His 85.29m effort stood as the most effective of the evening, securing his victory.

Elsewhere, Rio Olympics champion Thomas Rohler improved from a modest 69.35m in his first try and a decent 77.78m, however it wasn’t sufficient to problem the leaders. Smit and Peters held their positions, ending robust however unable to surpass Chopra’s third-round mark.

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