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Neeraj Chopra Sets New Javelin Throw National Record Of 89.94m, Wins Silver At Diamond League

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra started his Diamond League campaign with a massive throw of 89.94m in Stockholm on Thursday. With the attempt, the 24-year-old Chopra broke his own national record of 89.30m that he set at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku earlier this month. Chopra's throw was the meet record too, until reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada threw 90.31m on his third attempt to set a new meet record.

Neeraj Chopra In Action At Stockholm Diamond League: When And Where To Watch Javelin Throw Event Live

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League medal in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet in Stockholm on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before winning his event at Kuortane Games with a creditable 86.60m effort under treacherous conditions.

Neeraj Chopra primed to win medal in Stockholm Diamond League

The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before winning his event at Kuortane Games with a creditable 86.60m effort under treacherous conditions. Both the events in Finland had strong fields, though the Turku line-up had more stars than at Kuortane, where Chopra slipped after an awkward release of his spear in his third attempt under slippery conditions due to rains. Luckily, he was up on his feet immediately and won the event without any injury.

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: West Indies Rout Bangladesh By 10 Wickets To Sweep Series

West Indies wasted no time on a day when more than five hours were lost to the elements to complete a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Monday. Frustrated by torrential overnight showers which left a sodden outfield and prevented play until mid-afternoon, the home side claimed the last four wickets swiftly despite an entertaining, unbeaten 60 by Nurul Hasan to dismiss the visitors for 186 in their second innings after they had resumed in the already precarious position of 132 for six.

West Indies sweep Bangladesh with 10-wicket rout in second Test

West Indies wasted no time on a day when more than five hours were lost to the elements to complete a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Monday. Frustrated by torrential overnight showers which left a sodden outfield and prevented play until mid-afternoon, the home side claimed the last four wickets swiftly despite an entertaining, unbeaten 60 by Nurul Hasan to dismiss the visitors for 186 in their second innings after they had resumed in the already precarious position of 132 for six. That left captain Kraigg Brathwaite and opening partner John Campbell with the formality of knocking off the 13 runs required for victory in less than three overs for another comprehensive triumph and a 2-0 sweep of the series.

"Neeraj Chopra Once Again Made The Country Proud": PM Modi On Olympic Star's Kuortane Games Gold Medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for his recent performances in the javelin throw. While addressing the nation during the latest episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Our Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra won Silver at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. He also broke his own Javelin Throw record. Neeraj Chopra once again made the country proud by winning gold in Kuortane Games as well." After capturing the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics last year, the star javelin thrower showcased his dominating ways in his recent outings in the sport.

"Neeraj Chopra Once Again Made The Country Proud": PM Modi On Olympic Star's Kuortane Games Gold Medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for his recent performances in the javelin throw. While addressing the nation during the latest episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Our Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra won Silver at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. He also broke his own Javelin Throw record. Neeraj Chopra once again made the country proud by winning gold in Kuortane Games as well." After capturing the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics last year, the star javelin thrower showcased his dominating ways in his recent outings in the sport.

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.

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Neeraj Chopra Sets New Javelin Throw National Record Of 89.94m, Wins Silver At Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra In Action At Stockholm Diamond League: When And Where To Watch Javelin Throw Event Live

Neeraj Chopra primed to win medal in Stockholm Diamond League

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: West Indies Rout Bangladesh By 10 Wickets To Sweep Series

West Indies sweep Bangladesh with 10-wicket rout in second Test

"Neeraj Chopra Once Again Made The Country Proud": PM Modi On Olympic Star's Kuortane Games Gold Medal

"Neeraj Chopra Once Again Made The Country Proud": PM Modi On Olympic Star's Kuortane Games Gold Medal

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