Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Federation Cup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old started slow in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years, but found his rhythm in the fourth round, launching a throw of 82.27 meters to claim the lead. He opted to skip his final attempt after DP Manu, who finished with a silver medal throw, completed his throws.
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Chopra's last domestic competition appearance was also at the Federation Cup in March 2021, where he won gold with a throw of 87.80 meters. Since then, he has amassed an impressive international record, including a historic Olympic gold in Tokyo, a Diamond League title in 2022, a world championship in 2023, and another Asian Games gold medal in China. He has also secured three individual Diamond League victories and a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships.
Despite his dominant run, Chopra is yet to break the coveted 90-meter barrier. His personal best and national record stand at 89.94 meters.