Lausanne Diamond League 2026 LIVE: Chopra finishes second with season-best throw, Pathirage wins by 9cm
Chopra will compete in a star-studded field featuring Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, Germany’s Julian Weber, Grenada’s Anderson Peters, Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch and several other leading javelin throwers.
Pathirage enters the competition as the world’s leading thrower this season after producing a massive 92.62m, while Chopra’s personal best stands at 90.23m. The Indian star will be looking to produce a big performance in Lausanne as he continues his push towards qualification for the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Neeraj Chopra vs Pathirage, Nadeem and elite javelin field
The Lausanne meeting presents another intriguing battle between Chopra and Pathirage, who has emerged as one of the Indian star’s biggest rivals this season.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem also adds considerable quality to the contest. The Olympic champion is among the leading javelin throwers in the world and his presence gives the event another major storyline.
