Athletics
Eugene Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra loses the title- HIGHLIGHTS
Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic emerged as Diamond League Champion as Neeraj Chopra finished second.
Neeraj Chopra in action at the Zurich Diamond League. (source: IIS)
LIVE: World Champion Neeraj Chopra is back in action as he is set to defend his Diamond League title in the final event in Eugene, USA.
Playing in a competitive field consisting of Julian Weber and Jakub Vadlejch, Neeraj will look to put out a strong show one week before the Asian Games.
Can he defend his title?
Stay tuned for updates.
Live Updates
- 16 Sep 2023 8:15 PM GMT
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Thank You for joining in! Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his title at the Diamond League final.
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- 16 Sep 2023 8:07 PM GMT
Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a best throw of 83.80m!
Tonight is not the time for Neeraj as Jakub Vadlejch trumps him second time in a row to win the Diamond League title.
- 16 Sep 2023 7:58 PM GMT
80.74m for Neeraj Chopra in the fifth throw.
Neeraj Chopra remains at second with a throw of 80.74m and he has one more throw to defend his title.
- 16 Sep 2023 7:51 PM GMT
No throw for Neeraj Chopra in fourth attempt.
Neeraj Chopra stepped out in his fourth attempt and he will have two more attempts to defend his title. 83.80m is his best throw.
- 16 Sep 2023 7:43 PM GMT
81.37m for Neeraj Chopra in third throw.
A sub-par day for Neeraj till now as he remains third after first three throws.
- 16 Sep 2023 7:36 PM GMT
Neeraj Chopra starts with 83.80m!
Neeraj moves to second place as he throws to 83.80m and gets just behind Jakub.
- 16 Sep 2023 7:30 PM GMT
Jakub tops the list after 84.01m throw.
Neeraj needs to finish in top three in order get extra throws and he is placed 6th at the moment.
