New Delhi: India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, continued his winning streak with a triumphant debut at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday, securing the top podium finish with a throw of 85.29 metres.
Coming off his Paris Diamond League victory on June 20, the double Olympic medalist dominated a strong field of nine competitors at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event. Though the throw was modest by his high standards, it was enough to clinch another title and maintain his momentum this season.
This was Neeraj’s first-ever appearance at the Golden Spike meet, a prestigious event that holds special significance for him — his coach and javelin legend Jan Zelezny is a nine-time winner of the same competition. Chopra had missed the last two editions due to fitness issues, making this win all the more special.
The 26-year-old has had a stellar 2025 season so far, reclaiming his Diamond League dominance with a title in Paris and breaching the 90-metre barrier with a remarkable second-place finish in the Doha Diamond League earlier this year — a career-best milestone.
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, Chopra’s consistent form signals that he remains India’s strongest medal hope in track and field.
