Neeraj Chopra wins silver at the Orlen Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland with an 84.14m throw, trailing Germany’s Julian Weber. A rare sub-85m finish raises questions ahead of Paris 2024.
A Rainy Day, a Tough Battle
Heavy overcast clouds in Silesian Stadium, Poland; the golden boy of javelin from India, Neeraj Chopra- his back of shoulders are carrying the nation high above under grey skies. Neeraj Chopra, wrestling under the lights of Silesian stadium and with Poland’s most iconic Orlen Janusz Kusociński Memorial meet on Friday, the Olympic gold medallist threw with all his might … settled for silver with a best throw of 84.14 meters. Turf treacherous from the wet weather that had followed earlier precipitation, Neeraj seemed a little off his toe.
From Third to Second in a Last-Minute Push
Neeraj Chopra, 27 is now a face of continuity. However, this competition was more of his gauge. In the third going into the final round, Neeraj took off and launched the javelin in a do-or-die mantra, sending his spear hurtling through the crisp Polish air out to 84.14 metres. That heroic lunge lifted him to second. One promising throw of 81.28m and another stronger fifth with what seemed, however, three fellows fouled out the top.
Julian Weber Outpaces Neeraj Again
Julian Weber of Germany, who had surpassed Neeraj in the Diamond League, on Doha May 16 repeated its history in Poland. Weber Strikes again with another clean 86.12-metre shot in the run-off to take the gold. Electric in his form, Neeraj seems to be practising his accuracy for the big occasion. The final podium spot went to Anderson Peters two-time world champion (83.24 meters) Grenada and once again like in Doha.
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Below 85 Meters: A Rare Dip for Neeraj
Chopra? This competition was his worst distance finish since the 2024 Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar when he made 82.27 meters. Last week in Doha he had only reached the 90-meter landmark for the first time in his life, throwing the javelin to an outing of 90.23m. Yet once more, Weber beat him there by 90.61 m.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Poland, Weber Takes Gold Again!
Looking Ahead: The Fire Still Burns Bright
The silver is just the beginning of Neeraj’s journey. He gains sharper form in each meeting, an eye on the ultimate skyline. The shine of the legend is not dimmed by a slight distance fall — one throw one jump one medal at a time. Neeraj is far from done, and the road to the Paris Olympics remains long.
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