Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Zurich Diamond League Final in Men’s Javelin Throw

New Delhi, August 18 – Current world champion Neeraj Chopra has secured qualification for the Diamond League 2025 Final in Zurich after the latest standings were released following the Silesia leg. Despite skipping the Silesia event, Chopra’s consistent performances in earlier competitions earned him a place in the prestigious grand finale scheduled for August 27 and 28 in Switzerland.

The men’s javelin throw final will be held on August 28, where the 2025 Diamond League Champion will be decided. Chopra, 27, scored 15 points from two Diamond League appearances this season. He won the Paris leg with a throw of 88.16 metres and set a new national record in Doha with a massive 90.23-metre throw, clinching gold in both events.

Chopra is currently tied in second place with Germany’s Julian Weber, both on 15 points. Leading the standings is Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, who has collected 17 points across three events. Walcott recently finished second in Silesia with a best throw of 82.54 metres.

Two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva are also in contention to qualify for the Zurich Final. However, Chopra has not yet confirmed his participation in the Zurich leg despite having earned qualification.

As per agency report, Chopra’s qualification reaffirms his stature as one of the world’s top javelin throwers, and anticipation is high for his performance in Zurich, which will bring together the best athletes of the season.