Diamond League 2023: Neeraj Set to Defend Title Against Jacob and Anderson
Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra, will defend his title in the 2023 Diamond League Finals tonight. The 2023 Diamond League Finals will take place in Eugene, USA. Neeraj’s event is scheduled for this afternoon at 1:50 PM.
Neeraj had previously qualified for the finals during the 11th meet of the league in Zurich, Switzerland, with his best throw of 85.71 meters. As the current Diamond League men’s javelin throw champion, he had clinched this title in 2022.
“Murli and Avinash Don’t Rest” In the men’s long jump event, Murli Shrishankar and Avinash Sable had both qualified for the finals despite facing fierce competition. According to media reports, both athletes have decided to focus on the upcoming Asian Games in China, which are scheduled to start on September 23rd.
India’s First Olympic and World Championship Gold Medalist
Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian athlete to win gold medals in both the Olympics and World Championships simultaneously. He had secured a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. India has been participating in the Olympics since 1900, but prior to Neeraj, no Indian athlete had won a medal in track and field events. Neeraj’s achievement marks India’s best performance in these events.
What is the Diamond League?
The Diamond League is an athletics (track and field) tournament featuring 16 athletic events (men and women) included. It is organized annually in various cities around the world.
The Diamond League Athletics Series takes place from May to September each year and concludes with the Diamond League Finals. Typically, the Diamond League season consists of 14 events, including the finals, but sometimes this number may vary.
In each event, points are awarded to the top 8 athletes, with the first-place athlete earning 8 points and the eighth-place athlete receiving 1 point. After 13 events, all the athletes’ points are tallied up. Athletes in the top 10 positions qualify for the Diamond League Finals. The winner of the Diamond League is awarded a trophy and prize money.
Where Can You Watch the Matches?
The live streaming of the Yujen Diamond League 2023 Finals will be available on Jio Cinema. The men’s javelin throw competition featuring Neeraj Chopra will be broadcasted live on Sports18 TV channel in India. The match will start today according to Indian Standard Time (IST) at 12:50 PM.
