India’s golden boy of javelin, Neeraj Chopra, continued to show his class on the global stage as he finished second at the prestigious Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025, held in Chorzow, Poland. The Olympic champion gave it everything he had, landing a remarkable 84.14m throw on his sixth and final attempt, pushing past Grenadian athlete Anderson Peters at the very last moment.
Germany’s Julian Weber, however, stole the spotlight early with a massive 86.12m throw in his very first attempt — a mark no one could surpass throughout the event. Anderson Peters, who had held second place before Neeraj’s final throw, had one last chance to fight back but failed to improve, ending with a best of 83.24m.
Neeraj’s effort in Poland comes just a week after his breathtaking personal-best performance of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League. That throw had set the athletics world abuzz, marking his first time breaching the elite 90m barrier. But even that wasn’t enough to win in Doha, where Weber pulled off a jaw-dropping 91.06m throw on his final attempt, sealing the top podium position.
This season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for javelin fans, as we witness fierce competition and record-breaking performances from the world’s best. The Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, categorized under the Athletics Continental Tour’s Silver level, gave fans another thrilling chapter in this gripping season.
Conclusion
Neeraj Chopra’s performance at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 was a reminder of his resilience and world-class spirit. Finishing second with a strong final throw shows his ability to rise under pressure. With consistent form and fierce competition ahead, the road to Paris 2024 continues to look thrilling for Indian athletics.
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