Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2026 Live Updates: Javelin Event To Start Around 11:15 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2026 Live Updates: Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra would hope that his lengthy injury-forced absence from competition does not affect his rhythm when he returns to action against an in-form line-up of heavyweight rivals in the familiar environs of the Doha Diamond League today.

The top-class field here would include rising Sri Lankan star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who surpassed the 90m mark a few days ago.

The 28-year-old Chopra, on the other hand, has been recuperating from a back injury which has prevented him from competing since the World Championships in September last year. He had finished eighth in that event with a below-par throw of 84.03m, but he will be hoping to hit his stride straightaway at the Qatar Sports Club.

Doha has been his happy hunting ground. It was here that the two-time Olympic medallist breached the coveted 90m mark in May last year. He had recorded 90.23m to finish second behind Julian Weber (91.06m) of Germany.