Neeraj Chopra Faces Peters, Weber in Zurich Diamond League Final

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Diamond League Final in Zurich, aiming to reclaim the title he won in 2022 after finishing runner-up in 2023 and 2024. Chopra, the reigning world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, qualified for the final in fourth place despite skipping some qualifying events, with a season-best throw of 90.23m in Doha and a victory in Paris. He will face strong competition from athletes such as Germany's Julian Weber, defending Diamond League champion Anderson Peters, Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott, and others. The Diamond League Final is a prestigious one-day event where winners receive the Diamond Trophy and a wild-card entry to the World Championships in Tokyo, where Chopra will defend his world title. The men’s javelin final offers significant prize money, with the winner receiving USD 30,000. Chopra's recent form includes a win at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, and he enters the competition motivated to perform well with the World Championships looming.