Neeraj Chopra misses podium as Pathirage wins Doha Diamond League title

Neeraj Chopra made a strong return to competition at the Doha Diamond League, securing a fourth-place finish with a season-best throw of 85.69 meters. Despite missing a podium spot after an injury layoff, the Olympic champion’s performance comfortably met the Commonwealth Games qualification standard. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage clinched the victory with an impressive 88.68 meters, highlighting a competitive field.