Neeraj Chopra LIVE, Doha Diamond League 2026: Indian javelin star returns after injury; faces world leader Pathirage

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Updates, Doha Diamond League 2026, Javelin throw event, streaming & results: The wait is finally over as star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra is back in action. The two-time Olympic medallist makes his long-awaited return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League 2026 on Friday, his first appearance since the World Championships in Tokyo last September.

After spending the off-season recovering from a persistent back injury, the 28-year-old will begin his 2026 season at a venue that holds a special place in his career. It was here in Doha last year that Chopra finally breached the elusive 90-metre barrier with a national record throw of 90.23m. In his fourth consecutive appearance at the Qatar leg, the Indian javelin superstar will be hoping to hit the ground running.

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But standing in his way is a field stacked with world-class talent, led by the season’s biggest threat, Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage. The 24-year-old has been in devastating form, setting a new world lead of 92.62m at the Rome Diamond League earlier this month. With the likes of reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott, two-time world champion Anderson Peters and former world record holder Julius Yego also in the fray, the competition promises to be fiercely contested. (READ FULL PREVIEW)

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