Paulino streaks to win, Tharanga claims javelin gold
Paulino finished in 48.91 seconds and Tharanga threw 88.68m to beat Neeraj Chopra, while other meet winners included Soufiane El Bakkali and Cordell Tinch.
- On Friday, Paris Olympics champion Marileidy Paulino dominated the 400m at the Doha Diamond League, while Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga upset two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra.
- Indian javelin thrower Chopra finished fourth in his first competition this year after being sidelined for eight months with a back injury, though he secured a qualifying mark for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- With a winning throw of 88.68m, Tharanga left Grenada's Anderson Peters and USA's Curtis Thompson behind. "It was one of my dreams to compete here," Tharanga said.
- Paulino finished in 48.91 seconds, beating Natalia Bukowiecka by over a second, while Italian Matteo Sioli won the high jump with a 2.29m clearance, denying home favorite Mutaz Barshim.
- In the 3000m steeplechase, Moroccan Soufiane El Bakkali prevailed after a late challenge from Samuel Firewu, noting the extreme heat made the race "not like racing in Europe.
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Paulino, El Bakkali victorious as Tharanga pips Chopra in Doha Diamond League
DOHA, June 19 - Paris Olympics champion Marileidy Paulino soared ahead of her competitors to clinch a dominant 400m victory at the Doha Diamond League, while Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga took the win over two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Doha Diamond League, Men's javelin Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth on return, Pathirage wins
Doha Diamond League 2026, Men's javelin Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in his first competition of the season, managing a best throw of 85.69m at the Doha Diamond League. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed victory with a world-leading 88.68m effort.
Happy with my performance in Doha: Neeraj Chopra on finishing fourth on return from injury
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day after returning to action with a fourth-place finish in the Wanda Diamond League event in Doha, India’s legendary javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed… Continue reading Happy with my performance in Doha: Neeraj Chopra on finishing fourth on return from injury The post Happy with my performance in Doha: Neeraj Chopra on finishing fourth on return from injury first appeared on Australia India News.
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