Ostrava, Czech Republic – India’s Neeraj Chopra continued his golden run this season by clinching the javelin throw title at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike 2025, just three days after winning the Paris Diamond League. Competing at the Ostravar Aréna, Chopra registered a best throw of 85.29m, finishing ahead of South Africa’s Douw Smit and Grenada’s Anderson Peters.
🥇 Final Standings – Top Throws of the Night:
- Neeraj Chopra (India): X | 83.45 | 85.29 | 82.17 | 81.01 | X
- Douw Smit (South Africa): 80.48 | 84.12 | X | X | 81.96 | 81.90
- Anderson Peters (Grenada): 83.63 | 82.70 | 82.13 | 78.53 | 81.99 | 81.53
Though Neeraj couldn’t match his 90.23m national record throw from the Doha Diamond League, his consistency and early-season dominance were on full display. This victory marks his second title in less than a week and his third podium finish in the 2025 season.
✅ Neeraj’s 2025 Season So Far:
- Doha Diamond League: 90.23m (1st place, National Record)
- Paris Diamond League: 88.16m (1st place)
- Ostrava Golden Spike: 85.29m (1st place)
This was Neeraj’s fifth competitive outing of the season and his third major competition after a challenging 2024, in which he struggled with injury and missed defending his Olympic title to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.
Coaching Transition & Comeback
In a major career move, Neeraj parted ways with his long-time coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz and began training under Jan Železný, the javelin world record holder and the director of the Ostrava Golden Spike event. The results are clearly showing, as Neeraj has returned stronger, more technically refined, and focused on surpassing his own limits.
Looking Ahead
With back-to-back titles, Neeraj Chopra now looks ahead to more events in the World Athletics Continental Tour and the build-up to the 2025 World Championships and the 2026 Olympics. His form, confidence, and newfound training regime suggest a promising season ahead for the javelin star.
🇮🇳 India’s golden arm is back — and stronger than ever.
