Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to become crowned diamond tournament champion

Neeraj Chopra on Friday was crowned the 2022 Diamond League champion as he won the final in Zurich with a best throw of 88.44m. Chopra became the first Indian to win the Diamond League final. The Diamond League trophy added to his historic gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra overcame a strong challenge from Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Jakub Vadlecjh, who registered a best throw of 86.94m.

Germany’s Julian Weber is third with a best throw-in of 83.73m.

Vadkecjh took the lead with the first throw – 84.15m effort. Neeraj’s first throw was not a valid one and it was not the best start for the Indian ace.

Vadlecjh then registered to throw the 86m for more chances, but Neeraj took the lead with his second attempt, which turned out to be the winner.

He threw 88m on his third attempt, while Vadlejch had a foul throw in the ring.

Vadlecjh improved his record with a throw of 86.94m on his fourth attempt, while Neeraj threw 86.11m.

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Neeraj shot 87m on his fifth throw, meaning he had three throws that would have probably helped him win the game overall.

He completed the 83.60m throw, but his last attempt was merely formal, with India’s first Diamond League trophy secured as all of his opponents He completed the last throw without being able to pass him.