Neeraj Chopra Finishes Runner-up in Diamond League 2025

• 01 Sep 2025

Why in News?

Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, Switzerland, marking his third consecutive second-place finish in the prestigious event. 

• Julian Weber of Germany claimed his first-ever Diamond League title with a world-leading throw of 91.57m.

Key Points:

• Neeraj Chopra's best throw was 85.01m in the final round, which helped him move from 3rd to 2nd place, overtaking Keshorn Walcott (84.95m).
  • Despite his performance not being at his usual level, Chopra expressed optimism for the World Championships in Tokyo (13th- 21th September 2025).
• Weber, a European Champion, dominated the competition with two 90m-plus throws, solidifying his place as a top contender for the World Championships.

Wanda Diamond League

• Series Overview: The Wanda Diamond League, launched in 2010, is an elite global athletics competition featuring 15 prestigious events across four continents and 13 countries, offering athletes the chance to compete for the sport’s most prestigious title outside major championships.
• Road to the Final: Athletes compete across 14 series meetings from April to September, earning points based on their performance. The top athletes from each discipline, along with wildcard entries, qualify for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final.
• Wanda Diamond League Final: Held in Zurich, the two-day event features athletes competing in a winner-takes-all format. Champions in each discipline receive a Diamond Trophy and a wildcard entry to the World Athletics Championships (with conditions).