Neeraj Chopra set the tone early, launching the spear 88.16m on his first attempt, immediately taking the lead.

Neeraj Chopra was in fine form in Paris on Friday, as he bagged his first Diamond League title in two years, upstaging Germany’s Julian Weber. The Indian javelin superstar’s first throw of 88.16m saw him win the title.

Neeraj Chopra opened the javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League (Meeting de Paris) on June 20, 2025, with a massive 88.16 m first attempt, enough to secure the victory.