Doha: Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra won a Gold Medal at the Doha Diamond League 2023 on Friday. He won the Doha Diamond League 2023 with a world-leading effort of 88.67m on his first attempt at the Qatar Sports Club.

Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch wasn’t far behind and hit a season-best 88.63m in his second attempt. Neeraj Chopra first throw with 86.04m in his second attempt. Neeraj Chopra’s third throw measured 85.47m before he fouled his fourth. His last two throws measured 84.37m and 86.52m.

Reigning world javelin champion Anderson Peters from Grenada logged 85.88 to come third. His throw also came off the first attempt. With the first place finish, Neeraj Chopra earned eight qualification points from the first leg.

Athletes competing in Diamond League are awarded points instead of medals and the top eight athletes at the end of the Diamond League series qualify for the Diamond League final. This year’s final will be held in Eugene on September 16^th and 17^th.