The Indian javelin thrower is set to make his first appearance of the 2026 season after recovering from a back injury that kept him sidelined during the opening months of the year. | Photo Credit: K Murali Kumar

Double Olympic medallist and former world champion Neeraj Chopra will make his 2026 season debut at the Doha Diamond League on June 19 after recovering from a back injury. The Indian returns to the venue where he broke the 90-metre barrier for the first time last year with a 90.23m throw, only to finish second behind Germany’s Julian Weber. Neeraj will look to open his campaign on a strong note against a quality field led by Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga, who recently threw a world-leading 92.62m.

When and where can you see Neeraj in action at the Doha Diamond League?

Neeraj’s event at the Doha Diamond League will begin at 11:14 PM IST on June 19 (8:44 PM local time, June 19)

In India, the event will be streamed live on the Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel.

In the UK, coverage will be available on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.

FloTrack holds the rights in the U.S., while SuperSport will broadcast the event across most of Africa.

Which event did Neeraj last compete in?

Neeraj last competed in the World Athletics Championships, which took place in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025.

When did Neeraj last compete in the Doha Diamond League?

Neeraj will make his fourth consecutive Doha Diamond League appearance. His last outing was in 2025, where he recorded a personal best and national record throw of 90.23m.

However, he had to settle for second place as Germany’s Julian Weber claimed victory with a 91.06m throw.

Who will Neeraj compete against in the Doha Diamond League?

Anderson Peters (PB - 93.07m)

Julius Yego (PB - 92.72m)

Rumesh Tharanga (PB - 92.62m)

Jakub Vadlejch (PB - 90.88m)

Keshorn Walcott (PB - 90.16m)

Curtis Thompson (PB - 87.76m)

Artur Felfner (PB - 84.32m)

Ahmed Sameh Mohamed Hussein (PB - 83.1m)

Published on Jun 19, 2026