Neeraj Chopra’s record-breaking throw at Diamond League; Makes India proud again

India's golden boy, Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Stockholm Diamond League with a new national record throw of 89.94m. The Javelin ace returned to Diamond League action for the first time in 4 years in style as he broke his own national record for the second time in a month. Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra nearly achieved his mission of throwing 90m as he hurled the javelin to his personal best distance in his first attempt. He came second behind reigning world champion Anderson Peters who won the event with a best throw of 90.31m. Neeraj began the event with a new meet record, new national record and his personal best of 89.94m. Watch his record-breaking throw in this video.

 
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