Paris Diamond League 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Neeraj with 88.16m throw beats Weber to secure top spot
While Neeraj Chopra failed to breach the 90m mark in Paris, he was finally able to get one over his rival Julian Weber
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Paris Diamond League 2025 highlights
Paris Diamond League 2025 highlights: India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, despite three invalid attempts in Paris, secured the top spot ahead of Julian Weber with his impressive first throw, adding 8 championship points to his name. Julian Weber, who had beaten Chopra for the top spot in Doha, finished second, which means both athletes are now tied at 15 points each after two events in the 2025 Diamond League.
Neeraj began his campaign with a throw of 88.16m, which was more than enough to put him in pole position after the first round, ahead of Julian Weber’s 87.88m and Keshorn Walcott’s 80.94m. Neeraj recorded a throw of 85.10m in his second attempt, but no other competitor could surpass his first throw, keeping him at the top. Neeraj’s third attempt was deemed invalid, but Weber could only manage 82.30m, which meant the Indian starlet entered Round 4 still leading. Rémi Rougetet and Andrian Mardare were the two athletes eliminated after the first three attempts.
Neeraj’s fourth attempt was also ruled invalid, opening the gate for the other competitors. However, Weber could only register 83.13m, Luiz Maurício da Silva recorded 76.97m, and Keshorn Walcott’s attempt was also deemed invalid, leaving Neeraj safe at the top spot after the fourth round.
His fifth attempt was again invalid, but once more, no one could go beyond his opening mark, and the Indian star entered the final round still in the lead.
In the sixth and final round, where only the top three athletes get a chance to throw, Neeraj Chopra recorded 82.89m, Julian Weber threw 81.08m, and Luiz Maurício da Silva managed 78.56m—which meant it was the Indian star who walked away with the full 8 points from Paris.
Final Standings:
| Position | Player | Best attempt in metre | Attempt | Points earned |
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra (India) | 88.16 | 1st | 8 |
| 2 | Julian Weber (Germany) | 87.88 | 1st | 7 |
| 3 | Luiz Maurício da Silva (Brazil) | 86.62 | 3rd | 6 |
| 4 | Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) | 81.66 | 2nd | 5 |
| 5 | Anderson Peters (Grenada) | 80.29 | 3rd | 4 |
| 6 | Julius Yego (Kenya) | 80.26 | 4th | 3 |
| 7 | Andrian Mardare (Moldova) | 76.66 | 2nd | 2 |
| 8 | Remi Rougetet | 70.37 | 2nd | 1 |
2:28 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Final standings
| Position | Player | Best attempt in metre | Attempt | Points earned |
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra (India) | 88.16 | 1st | 8 |
| 2 | Julian Weber (Germany) | 87.88 | 1st | 7 |
| 3 | Luiz Maurício da Silva (Brazil) | 86.62 | 3rd | 6 |
| 4 | Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) | 81.66 | 2nd | 5 |
| 5 | Anderson Peters (Grenada) | 80.29 | 3rd | 4 |
| 6 | Julius Yego (Kenya) | 80.26 | 4th | 3 |
| 7 | Andrian Mardare (Moldova) | 76.66 | 2nd | 2 |
| 8 | Remi Rougetet | 70.37 | 2nd | 1 |
2:23 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Final throws
Weber recorded 81.08 and Luiz Maurício da Silva recorded 78.56m throw in thier final attemps as Neeraj secures top spot.
2:17 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Neeraj gets a vaild throw
Neeraj finally gets a vaild throw of 82.89m but was not able to breach 90m mark in Paris.
2:11 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Final three contestants
- Neeraj Chopra: 88.16m
- Julian Weber: 87.88m
- Luiz da Silva: 86.62m
2:09 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Rankings after round 5
2:03 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Weber fails to improve
Julian Weber records 84.50m throw in his fifth attempt which means he is only left with one chance to replace Chopra at top spot.
2:01 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Third in row for Neeraj
Neeraj Chopra records third straight invaild attemppt. He is still leading the event though.
1:56 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Rankings after round 4
1:53 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Silva fails to improve
Luiz Maurício da Silva records 76.97m in his fourth attempt while Walcott's attempt is invaild.
1:51 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Weber still second
Weber records 83.13m throw in his fourth attempt as Neeraj continues to lead.
1:48 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Another invaild attempt from Neeraj
Neeraj Chopra's fourth attempt is also invalid.
1:44 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Two playes eliminated
Remi Rougetet and Andrian Mardare are eliminated as only six players will now take next two attemts.
Remaining athletes:
Remaining athletes:
Neeraj Chopra (India)
Luiz Maurício da Silva (Brazil)
Anderson Peters (Grenada)
Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)
Julian Weber (Germany)
Julius Yego (Kenya)
1:42 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Silva jumps up
Luiz Maurício da Silva of Brazil records 86.62m throw in his third attempt and replced Walcott from thrid position.
1:42 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Rankings after round 3
1:40 AM
Paris Diamond League 2025 LIVE Updates: Welcott, Weber drops
Both Julain Weber and Welcott failed to improve thier best as Neeraj continues to lead the event in Paris.
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First Published: Jun 21 2025 | 12:25 AM IST
