Neeraj Chopra becomes the first Indian to win the Diamond League

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It was the first time an Indian had won a Diamond League event when he won the Gold Medal in Lausanne on August 26, 2022.

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His throw of 89.08m was the winning throw at the World Championships in the USA last month - a country's first ever medal.

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As a result of Chopra's victory, he has qualified for the Diamond League finals in Zurich next month as well.

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As a result of passing his third and fifth attempts in the event,

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Chopra had three valid throws (85.18 in second and 80.04 in sixth) in the event after attending the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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After the competition, Chopra said "I am delighted with my result tonight.

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89m is a great performance, especially since I am returning from an injury.

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