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IN PHOTOS: Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth in season-opening event in Doha Diamond League
Updated On: 20 June, 2026 05:22 PM IST | Atharva Upasani
Forced to delay the start of his season due to an injury, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra finished a creditable fourth in the Doha Diamond League. (Pics: X)
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The 28-year-old Chopra produced a best of 85.69m in his third attempt, which placed him fourth in the end in his season-opening event
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He breached the 82.61m qualifying distance set by the Athletics Federation of India for the upcoming Commonwealth Games
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Chopra has been hampered by a back injury, which he sustained before the World Championships in Tokyo in September 2025
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He was competing for the first time after finishing eighth in the World Championships. He has been training in Switzerland since May 25, after a rehabilitation stint in Turkey
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"Happy to be back on the field. 85.69m felt good, and ready for the season ahead!" Chopra said in a tweet.
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