{
  "id": 2428646,
  "title": "Neeraj Chopra ends 2nd at Lausanne Diamond League behind Pathirage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/neeraj-chopra-ends-2nd-at-lausanne-diamond-league-behind-pathirage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:47:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/neeraj-chopra-2nd-lausanne-diamond-league-rumesh-pathirage-10844117/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Duplantis edges Karalis to win Lausanne Diamond League pole vault",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/duplantis-edges-karalis-to-win-lausanne-diamond-league-pole-vault",
        "published": "2026-08-21T02:01:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Liveblog: Neeraj Chopra in action soon at Lausanne Diamond League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/liveblog-neeraj-chopra-in-action-soon-at-lausanne-diamond-league",
        "published": "2026-08-21T18:14:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hunt-second-in-diamond-league-200m-as-white-wins",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:00:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Lausanne Diamond League javelin event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/neeraj-chopra-finishes-2nd-in-lausanne-diamond-league-javelin-event",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:56:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}