Neeraj Chopra Returns at 2026 Doha Diamond League, Finishes Fourth and Qualifies for Commonwealth Games
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra returned to competition at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, 2026, after a nine-month break due to a back injury. Competing at a venue where he previously set a national record of 90.23m, Chopra finished fourth with a best throw of 85.69m, securing qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event featured strong rivals including world leader Rumesh Pathirage, who won with 88.68m, and other top athletes like Anderson Peters and Keshorn Walcott.