September 17, 2023 8:15 AM

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finishes second in men’s event at Diamond League Final in Eugene, US

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s event at the Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon, USA last night. The Indian's best throw of 83.80 meter came in his second attempt. However, Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, won his third title with a best throw of 84.24 meter. Reigning Olympic and world champion Chopra, who holds the Indian national record of 89.94 meter, won a world championship silver medal at the same venue last year with an 88.13 meter effort. ...