Neeraj Chopra Strikes Gold In Federation Cup
Chopra clinches gold in the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27 metres
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a spectacular return to domestic competition, clinching gold in the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27 metres. This was his first domestic event in three years.
Chopra’s victory in the Federation Cup reaffirmed his dominance in the sport of javelin, despite the challenges he faced in international competitions. His remarkable achievements in recent years, including a historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and victories in prestigious events like the Diamond League and World Championships, have solidified his status as one of India’s premier athletes.
His winning effort at Federation Cup comes on the heels of a closely contested battle at the Doha Diamond League, where he narrowly missed out on the top spot by just two centimetres. Despite his valiant effort of 88.36 metres, Chopra fell short of Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who claimed victory with a throw of 88.38 metres.
The 26-year-old superstar faced stiff competition throughout the Doha event, trailing Vadlejch for much of the competition. Despite a last-ditch effort in the final round, Chopra’s throw fell just short of reclaiming the title he had won the previous year. Two-time world champion Anderson Peters secured the third spot in the Doha Diamond League with a best throw of 86.62 metres.
