Doha Diamond League blog: Neeraj Chopra begins 2023 with a win in Doha and world-leading 88.67m

That will be all for the blog. A strong start to the season for Neeraj Chopra as he sets the benchmark for 2023.

Kicking off his 2023 in style! @Neeraj_chopra1 wins the #DohaDL with a ???? throw of 88.67 metres.#DiamondLeague #DLonJioCinema #DLonSports18 pic.twitter.com/Iz41tYZUyo— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 5, 2023

Here’s what Chopra said after his event as quoted the Diamond League website

It was a very hard win, but I’m happy, It’s a really good start for me. I hope to come in the first place in the next competitions and to keep consistent during this season.

I feel really good, today was challenging for all athletes, but I’m still satisfied with my result. It was a good start and it’s a great atmosphere. Lot of people came to support me and they are really happy.

For this season I plan to stay fit and do more than I can. sometimes it’s really hard because we have have big country and people hope for me, and now more athletes of people from my country join me in the Diamond League and other competitions. I’m lucky people have faith in me, I feel really good.

This Doha meeting is great, the first one every year. Today was challenging, next time I’ll do more. This season I’ll stay fit consistent and I’ll...

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