Neeraj Chopra Clinches Silver Medal at 2025 Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Poland.

Sports | Dated: 29 May 2025

In May 2025, Neeraj Chopra, India’s two-time Olympic medallist in javelin throw, won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusociński Memorial held in Chorzów, Poland.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This achievement marked his 22nd consecutive top-two finish in international competitions since June 2021.
  • - Neeraj Chopra secured second place with a throw of 84.14 metres on his sixth and final attempt, despite wet and challenging conditions.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Germany’s Julian Weber won the gold medal with a best throw of 86.12 metres, while Anderson Peters from Grenada claimed the bronze with 83.24 metres.
  • (ii) The Janusz Kusociński Memorial is one of Europe’s longest-running annual athletics meets and is classified as a Silver-level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

In which country was the 2025 Janusz Kusociński Memorial held where Neeraj Chopra won silver?

Correct Answer: Poland

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