At the 2025 Zurich Diamond League final match, India’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished again in the second position. Julian Weber steals the gold from him with a stunning 91.51m throw, much ahead of Chopra’s 85.01m.
This hattrick of silver wins for the Indian javelin thrower, though, creates a proud moment, but with a bitter taste. People are clearly not satisfied with seeing him in second position.
Neeraj Chopra Struggles with Form, Finishes Second
India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, endured a challenging evening at the Zurich Diamond League, where he had to settle for a second-place finish. The update, shared by popular Instagram handle Viral Bhayani, highlighted how the Olympic and World Champion appeared slightly off rhythm, struggling to find his trademark flow and consistency in javelin release.
Despite giving his best on the night, Chopra managed a top throw of 85.01m, which wasn’t enough to close the gap with Germany’s Julian Weber. Weber delivered a phenomenal performance, recording a massive 91.51m throw, earning the spotlight and leaving Chopra trailing behind.
While the result marks Chopra’s third consecutive runner-up finish this season, it also reflects the fiercely competitive atmosphere in world athletics, where even minor form fluctuations can make a significant difference. Yet, fans continue to rally behind him, confident that he will bounce back stronger as he gears up for the upcoming major championships.
Julian Weber Dominates With 91.51m Throw
Julian Weber becomes the winner of the Zurich Diamond League 2025, giving Neeraj Chopta a hard challenge. He begins with a massive throw of 91.37 meters in his first attempt. In the second attempt, he scored a stunning 91.51 m, leading him to win the title and his personal best score.
Neeraj Chopra’s performance in the Diamond League 2025 shows that something is off with the champion. With a consecutive 3-time finish at the runner-up position in the Diamond League, the Olympic gold medallist surely needs to brush up on his skills again.
Social Media Reacts Strongly to Outcome
Though ending up in the Diamond League with a second position is definitely wonderful, people are clearly expecting more from him. People are thus commenting in support and are pushing him to cross the 90 m margin at least. Clearly, without crossing 90 m, the upcoming tournaments will become harder for him to win.
Unlike his usual aggressive release, Neeraj Chopra seemed to throw in a less fluid motion. He was constantly struggling with adjusting the proper technique with rhythm, which eventually led him to score an average in front of Julian Weber. But the nation is hopeful for a stronger comeback from its favourite javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra.
