Neeraj Chopra to compete at Doha Diamond League June 19

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competition at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, June 19, after a nine-month absence. The two-time Olympic medallist has been recovering from a back injury sustained during the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he finished eighth.

Chopra's participation was confirmed on Monday through the official entry list released by organizers. This marks his first competitive appearance since September 2025. During his time away, he parted ways with his former coach, Jan Zelezny, and his management company, JSW Sports, taking control of his own training regimen.

The Doha meet holds significance for Chopra, who set his personal best and national record of 90.23 meters at the same venue last year. He has won the event in 2023 and finished as runner-up in 2024. His return comes as he seeks to secure his place on India's team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, set to begin in late July. An Athletics Federation of India spokesperson stated that Chopra's final selection for the Commonwealth Games squad is contingent upon him participating in competitions and achieving the qualification standard.