Neeraj Chopra Wins Second Tournament in Four Days at Golden Spike Meet
India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, claimed first place at the Golden Spike Meet on June 24, continuing his winning streak in back-to-back tournaments. Just four days earlier, on June 20, Neeraj won the Paris Diamond League. At the Golden Spike Meet held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Neeraj threw the javelin to a distance of 85.29 meters, securing the top spot.
Neeraj Chopra's Performance at the Golden Spike Meet
Neeraj's throw of 85.29 meters came in his third attempt. He started with a foul, then threw 83.45 meters. His best throw of 85.29 meters put him at the top of the leaderboard. Neeraj's subsequent attempts were 82.17 meters and 81.01 meters, while his last attempt was a foul.
Competition Results
South Africa's D. Smidt came second with a personal best of 84.12 meters, while Grenada's Anderson Peters finished third with a throw of 86.63 meters. A total of 9 players participated in the competition.
Upcoming Events for Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medalist, will next compete in the Neeraj Chopra Classic Throw on July 5 in Bengaluru. This event was originally scheduled for May 24 but was postponed due to border tensions between India and Pakistan.
Key Highlights:
- Neeraj Chopra won first place at the Golden Spike Meet with a throw of 85.29 meters.
- He won the Paris Diamond League just four days earlier.
- Neeraj Chopra will participate in the Neeraj Chopra Classic Throw on July 5 in Bengaluru.