Sports: New charisma of ‘Golden Boy’, created history by winning Diamond League, only Indian player to do so
At the end of last month, Neeraj had made it to the finals by finishing first in the Lojan Diamond League.
Athletics Neeraj Chopra, popularly known as the Golden Boy of India and Olympic champion, has made history by achieving another historic success today. Neeraj, who got India gold in the javelin throw in the Olympics, has illuminated his and India’s name in the World Championship and now in the Diamond League as well. Living up to the expectations of the countrymen in the Diamond League, Neeraj has won this coveted title. Neeraj became the first and only athlete from India to do so. In the event held in Zurich, Neeraj won the coveted title with the best throw of 88.44m.
Last month, by securing first place in the Lojan Diamond League, made a place in the final
Let us tell you that at the end of last month, Neeraj had made it to the finals by securing first place in the Lojan Diamond League. The same final took place on the late night of Thursday 8 September in Zurich, Switzerland. The absence of world champion Anderson Peters made the title contender Neeraj’s victory even more certain, and the Indian star did not disappoint millions of fans.
Some such titles won
Talking about the performance, Neeraj did not start well and his first attempt was a foul. However, the Indian Olympic champion immediately showed his brilliance to claim the first position by throwing Javelin 88.44 meters away in the second attempt. Neeraj’s closest rival was Czech Republic’s Yakub Wadlich, who achieved a distance of 86.94m in his fourth attempt. In this final with a total of 6 participants, everyone got 6-6 throw chances, but no one could surpass Neeraj. Even Neeraj had the biggest three throws in the entire final. He also achieved distances of 88 and 87 metres, in addition to 88.44. However, Neeraj’s dream of 90 meters still remained a dream and Neeraj will still have to wait for it.
Neeraj’s splendid season completes
Neeraj, who ended this illustrious season with a resounding victory, will now enter the competition next year. Neeraj made many records this year and made the country proud on many occasions. Neeraj won the silver medal at the World Championships and became the first Indian athlete to do so. Then he broke his own national record twice in a row. Neeraj first set the record with 89.30m in the Pavo Nurmi Games and then again set the record with 89.94m in the Stockholm Diamond League.
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