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Strong field awaits Neeraj Chopra in his first Diamond League Meet of the season

The 24-year-old Chopra will come into the Swedish capital with confidence after clinching his first win of the season at the Kuortane Games in Finland on June 18, beating reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the second time this month. The Indian superstar had won a silver in his first competition of the season at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 14 with a national record throw of 89.30m. Chopra had a nasty fall during his third attempt at the Kuortane Games but luckily he did not sustain any injury.

Strong Field Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His First Diamond League Meet Of Season

A strong field awaits Olympic javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra in the prestigious Diamond League Meet in Stockholm on June 30, which will be his biggest event ahead of the World Championships in Eugene, USA, next month. The 24-year-old Chopra will come into the Swedish capital with confidence after clinching his first win of the season at the Kuortane Games in Finland on June 18, beating reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the second time this month. The Indian superstar had won a silver in his first competition of the season at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 14 with a national record throw of 89.30m.

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Neeraj Chopra Allays Injury Fears After Nasty Fall In Kuortane Games, Looks Forward To Opening Diamond League Season

Allaying fears of any injury during the Kuortane Games in Finland where he claimed his first win of the year, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is looking forward to starting his Diamond League season in Stockholm on June 30.

Neeraj Chopra allays injury fears, looking forward to opening Diamond League season on June 30

Stockholm on June 30. The 24-year-old Chopra slipped after his third attempt in Kuortane on Saturday. The conditions were treacherous for a javelin throw competition with a wet and slippery run-up due to rains. He lost his balance after releasing the spear in his third attempt and had a nasty fall with his left shoulder hitting the turf.

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Kuortane Games

The 24-year-old Chopra's opening throw of 86.69m turned out to be the winning distance. Trinidad and Tobago's 2012 Olympics champion Keshorn Walcott was second with a first round throw of 86.64m. Peters was third with a best throw of 84.75m, which also came in the opening round. Chopra's second and third attempts were fouls and he made only three throws. That meant Chopra had a single legal throw and he won the competition with it. His throw was not as big as the 89.30m effort while finishing second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, in a star-studded field but the win will surely boost his confidence ahead of the Stockholm Diamond League on June 30.

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane Games

The 24-year-old Chopra's opening throw of 86.69m turned out to be the winning distance. Trinidad and Tobago's 2012 Olympics champion Keshorn Walcott was second with a first round throw of 86.64m. Peters was third with a best throw of 84.75m, which also came in the opening round. Chopra's second and third attempts were fouls and he made only three throws. That meant Chopra had a single legal throw and he won the competition with it. His throw was not as big as the 89.30m effort while finishing second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, in a star-studded field but the win will surely boost his confidence ahead of the Stockholm Diamond League on June 30.

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Strong field awaits Neeraj Chopra in his first Diamond League Meet of the season

Strong Field Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His First Diamond League Meet Of Season

Ireland to face Israel in U21 Euros play-off

Bertram Allen scores five star win in Stockholm

Neeraj Chopra Allays Injury Fears After Nasty Fall In Kuortane Games, Looks Forward To Opening Diamond League Season

Neeraj Chopra allays injury fears, looking forward to opening Diamond League season on June 30

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Kuortane Games

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane Games