September 1, 2023 8:21 AM

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in men's javelin event in Zurich Diamond League

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra finished second with a final round throw of 85.71 m in the men's javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting at Zurich yesterday. The 25-year-old Chopra, also the reigning Olympic champion, produced three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m and 85.71m. He finished behind Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic, who had won a bronze in the World Championships. The Indian superstar, who was unbeaten this season till yesterday, qualified for the Diamond League...