Diamond League Final 2025: Neeraj Chopra finishes runner-up- Highlights

Get the highlights as India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra competes in the men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich.

Update: 2025-08-28 17:15 GMT

Welcome to the live coverage of Neeraj Chopra at the Diamond League Final 2025 from Zurich, Switzerland! 

The Olympic and World Championship medallist is back on one of athletics’ biggest stages as he goes for his second Diamond League Final crown.

Neeraj Chopra previously lifted the trophy in 2022 before finishing runner-up in the last two editions. This year, he qualified for the Final in fourth place after appearances in two qualifying legs.

Event Details:

Venue: Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich

Start Time: 11:15 p.m. IST | 7:45 p.m. local time

Key Challengers:

Anderson Peters (Grenada) – PB: 93.07m

Julian Weber (Germany) – PB: 91.06m

Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad & Tobago) – PB: 90.16m

Julius Yego (Kenya) – PB: 92.72m

Highlights: 

Live Updates
2025-08-28 19:28 GMT

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2025-08-28 19:28 GMT

Neeraj Chopra finished as the runner-up in the men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich. His final-round throw of 85.01m moved him up from third to second place, finishing just behind Julian Weber, while Keshorn Walcott came in third.


2025-08-28 19:22 GMT

Neeraj Chopra nails a final-round throw of 85.01m, moving up to second place behind Julian Weber (91.51m). Keshorn Walcott settles for third with 84.95m. A strong finish from Neeraj at the Diamond League Final 2025!

2025-08-28 19:02 GMT

Neeraj Chopra records another foul, leaving him still in third place. Julian Weber maintains a massive lead at 91.51m, with Keshorn Walcott second at 84.95m. Chopra has just one more throw left to make a mark.

2025-08-28 18:50 GMT

Neeraj Chopra records another foul on his fourth attempt, keeping him in third place behind Julian Weber (91.51m) and Keshorn Walcott (84.95m). Chopra will need a clean, big throw in the remaining rounds to move up the leaderboard.

2025-08-28 18:32 GMT

Neeraj Chopra fouls his third attempt, leaving him still in third place. Julian Weber also had a foul, while Keshorn Walcott holds second with 84.95m. T

2025-08-28 18:30 GMT

Julian Weber fouls on his third attempt, giving the rest of the field a brief opportunity to close the gap. Neeraj Chopra is still in third place, waiting to unleash his next throw. Keshorn Walcott continues in second with 84.95m.

2025-08-28 18:16 GMT

Neeraj Chopra’s second attempt goes 82.00m, keeping him in third place for now. Julian Weber extends his lead with 91.51m, while Keshorn Walcott remains second at 84.95m. Neeraj will need a big throw in the upcoming rounds to challenge for the top spot.

2025-08-28 18:15 GMT

Julian Weber unleashes an even bigger throw of 91.51m, taking the world lead and extending his advantage.

Neeraj Chopra is still in third place after his first attempt, sitting just behind Keshorn Walcott’s 84.95m. The stage is set for Neeraj to push back in the upcoming rounds.



 


2025-08-28 18:05 GMT

Neeraj Chopra opens with a strong 84.35m, putting him in third place after the first round. Julian Weber takes the early lead with 91.37m, while Keshorn Walcott is second with 84.95m. Neeraj looks poised to fight back in the next rounds.




 


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