 Neeraj Chopra Diamond League 2022 Final

Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin thrower .

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Being the first Indian to ever qualify for the competition, he will be aiming to make history.

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Vadlejch, who has a season best throw of 90.88 metres compared to Neeraj's 89.94 metres, will be Neeraj's strongest rival.

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The United States' Curtis Thompson and Germany's Julian Weber will both pose serious challenges to Neeraj.

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He had accomplished history by becoming the first Indian to triumph in a Diamond League leg.

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After winning Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2020 and silver at the world athletics championships.

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