Neeraj Chopra ends 2nd at Lausanne Diamond League behind Pathirage
Neeraj Chopra secured second place behind Rumesh Pathirage at the Lausanne Diamond League, marking a second victory for Pathirage over the Indian athlete since the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Coming back from a lengthy injury absence, Chopra delivered an impressive season-best throw of 88.05m, overtaking fellow competitor Rohit Yadav as India's leading thrower.
Pathirage's consistent performance in the four attempts, with all throws exceeding 85m, ensured his second Lausanne Diamond League title. The Indian athlete expressed his delight with his performance, acknowledging the closeness of the match and his gratitude towards the enthusiastic crowd.
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