Jaël Bestué achieved 11.07 seconds in the 100m at the Doha Diamond League, close to Sandra Myers' 35-year-old Spanish record. Asier Martínez was second in the 110m hurdles, and Dani Arce took third in the 3000m steeplechase. Davisleydi Velazco set a world-leading triple jump mark.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returned from an eight-month injury layoff with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League. He threw 85.69m, meeting the Commonwealth Games qualification standard, but fell short of a podium finish against strong competition.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra began his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. This follows a strong 2025 season, including a historic 90.23m throw, despite a dip at the Tokyo World Championships.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage secured the men's javelin gold medal at the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 81.35m. Grenada's Anderson Peters took silver (83.27m), and USA's Curtis Thompson claimed bronze after a foul on his final attempt. India's Neeraj Chopra finished fourth with 85.69m, missing the final round.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra makes his return at the Doha Diamond League after an injury layoff. He aims to regain competitive sharpness and build momentum for major events like the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returns to javelin competition at the Doha Diamond League after a back injury. He aims to regain form, secure qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and face strong rivals like Keshorn Walcott and Rumesh Pathirage.
India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. This marks his first appearance of the 2026 season after training in Switzerland. Chopra aims to regain momentum and surpass the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 82.61 metres.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will miss the Doha Diamond League on June 19 due to a back injury. He is undergoing rehabilitation in Switzerland and focusing on upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
