Sat Sep 14 11:58:59 UTC 2024: ## Neeraj Chopra Aims for 90m Mark in Diamond League Final

**Brussels, Belgium** – India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be attempting to break the 90-meter barrier in the Diamond League Final in Brussels on September 14th. The event, likely to be Chopra’s last competitive appearance this year, will see him face off against formidable opponents, including defending champion Jakub Vadlejch and Paris Olympics bronze medalist Andersen Peters.

Chopra, who won the Diamond Trophy in 2022, has been battling a persistent groin injury and is yet to reach the coveted 90-meter mark. He came tantalizingly close at the Lausanne Diamond League with a throw of 89.49m, but Peters edged him out with a record-breaking 90.61m.

The Indian star’s performance will be closely watched as he aims to end the season on a high. The men’s javelin throw event is scheduled to begin around 11:52 PM, with fans able to catch the live action on JioCinema.

Other notable athletes in the final include Olympic champion Nadeem Arshad, who missed out on qualifying for the Diamond League Final after finishing eighth in the overall points table.

The Diamond League Final in Brussels marks the culmination of 15 events, with the top 7 athletes on the points table qualifying for the final. However, the trophy and prize money will be awarded to the winner of the Brussels event.

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