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Neeraj Chopra, Doha Diamond League 2026 at Qatar Live Streaming: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2026 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League 2026 in Qatar on Friday

Forced to delay the start of his season due to an injury, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the Doha Diamond League event on Friday

Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League 2026 Highlights: India's Neeraj Chopra sealed qualification for the Commonwealth Games, but Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage finished first a best throw of 88.68m.

Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra would hope that his lengthy injury-forced absence from competition does not affect his rhythm

Competing at last year's World Championships with a back injury was not a good decision, conceded seasoned Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra said he "feels fit" as he gears up for a delayed start to his season at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

Fit-again Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19.

Among the headline names is Olympics and world champion Neeraj Chopra, whose inclusion remains subject to meeting selection requirements before the competition.

India's Olympic gold medallist and former world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be giving the Doha Diamond League a miss, making it the first time in four years that he is not competing in the competition.

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in an initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics.

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics.

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage came within touching distance of Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem's Asian record while clinching the men's javelin throw title at the Rome Diamond League 2026.

Sachin Yadav could only muster a best throw of 79.18m on the day, well below his personal best of 86.27m which he had produced while finishing fourth in the Tokyo World Championships last year.

The 27-year-old Deeksha, who has participated in just one competition this year in April, has tested positive for a banned substance.

Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil improved on his own World Record in the Men's Javelin F64 category at the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

On Friday, Gurindervir Singh clocked 10.17 seconds in his heats at the Federation Cup 2026 to set a new national record.

Gurindervir Singh is making headlines. The athlete became the first Indian sprinter to clock a sub-10.10 timing in the 100m race

Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar pushed each other to the limit in a memorable pole vault contest at the Federation Cup 2026, with both athletes finishing the day with a joint national record of 5.45m