Doha Diamond League 2025: Parul Chaudhary betters National Record in women's steeplechase; Kishore Jena disappoints

Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary grabbed the headlines among Indians with top performances in their respective events at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Chopra and Chaudhary were among four Indian participants at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday (May 16).

While Neeraj and Parul produced their best and shattered the National Record in their respective events, Kishore Jena (javelin) and Gulveer Singh (5000m) had modest outings. Let’s take a look at how all four Indian participants fared in their respective events.

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Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

Parul Chaudhary broke her own National Record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase event, clocking 9:13.39 seconds, bettering the previous NR—that she set at World Championship 2023 —by at least two seconds (9:15.31).

Bettered National Record ✅World Championships Qualified ✅Yet another brilliant run from Parul Chaudhary, who bettered her own NR in the women's 3000m Steeplechase event, clocking 9:13.39s to finish 6th at Doha Diamond League 2025.Keeps getting better 💪#DohaDL #Athletics pic.twitter.com/R78jri1ayx

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) May 16, 2025

Courtesy the national record, Parul finished sixth in the event among 14 athletes and also secured her place in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. She was also awarded three qualification points for the Diamond League Finals and is currently placed sixth after 1 of 5 Meetings. 

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich bagged the first place with a time of 9:05.08 seconds. She also holds the World Lead in the ongoing season, surpassing Doris Lemngole’s effort of 9:10.13 seconds.

Here are the results:

1. Faith Cherotich (Kenya) – 9:05.08s
2. Winfred Yavi (Bahrain) – 9:05.26s
3. Sembo Almayew (Ethiopia) – 9:09.27s
4. Norah Jeruto (Kazakhstan) – 9:11.78s
5. Marwa Bouzayani (Tunisia) – 9:12.13s
6. Parul Chaudhary (India) – 9:13.39s [National Record]
7. Peruth Chemutai (Uganda) – 9:15.55s
8. Daisy Jepkemei (Kazakhstan) – 9:22.28s
9. Lomi Muleta (Ethiopia) – 9:22.30s
10. Valerie Constien (USA) – 9:33.19s
11. Olivia Gürth (Germany) – 9:35.21s
12. Cara Feain-Ryan (Australia) – 9:38.07s
13. Stella Rutto (Romania) – 9:46.90s

Men’s 5000m

Gulveer Singh made his Diamond League debut when he took the field for India in the men’s 5000m event at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Gulveer finished ninth in the race among 18 athletes with a time of 13:24.32 seconds. His current season best stands at 12:59.77 seconds.

Kenya’s Reynold Cheruiyot finished first in the event with a personal best, clocking a time of 13:16.40 seconds. Meanwhile, Somalia’s Abdullahi Jama Mohamed created a National Record with a time of 13:22.38 seconds.

In his debut Diamond League meeting, Gulveer Singh finishes 9th in men's 5000m event after clocking 13:24.32 in Doha.Well Done! 👏#DohaDL #Athletics #DohaDiamondLeague pic.twitter.com/YfmintaSbg

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) May 16, 2025

Here are the results:

1. Reynold Cheruiyot (Kenya) – 13:16.40s
2. Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu (Switzerland) – 13:17.70s
3. Birhanu Balew (Bahrain) – 13:17.70s
4. Samuel Tefera (Ethiopia) – 13:18.63s
5. Edwin Kurgat (Kenya) – 13:19.32s
6. Cornelius Kemboi (Kenya) – 13:20.43s
7. Mohamed Abdilaahi (Germany) – 13:20.86s
8. Abdullahi Jama Mohamed (Somalia) – 13:22.38s
9. Gulveer Singh (India) – 13:24.32s
10. Addisu Yihune (Ethiopia) – 13:35.73s
11. Khairi Bejiga (Ethiopia) – 13:36.12s
12. Cooper Teare (USA) – 13:39.16s
13. Getnet Wale (Ethiopia) – 13:40.28s
14. Adehena Kasaye (Ethiopia) – 13:58.59s

Also Read: Doha Diamond League 2025 Highlights

Men’s Javelin Throw

A last-minute drama in the men’s javelin throw event saw Julian Weber secure the top spot with a best throw of 91.06m, which he registered in his last attempt. Neeraj Chopra, on the other hand, had a great start to his season with a second-place finish at the Doha Diamond League 2025.

Neeraj set a new National Record and also ended his long wait to breach the 90m mark with a throw of 90.23m, coming off his third attempt. His compatriot Kishore Jena had a poor finish, securing the eighth position with a season-best throw of 78.60m.

.@Neeraj_chopra1 has breached the 90m mark!! 🔓The two-time Olympic medallist clears 90m for the first time in his career. 🥳🔥He gets there in his third attempt at the Doha Diamond League 2025.#DohaDL #Athletics #NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/8fcBLRKx9j

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) May 16, 2025

Here are the results:

1. Julian Weber (Germany) – 91.06m
2. Neeraj Chopra (India) – 90.23m  [National Record]
3. Anderson Peters (Grenada) – 85.64m
4. Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) – 84.65m
5. Ahmed Sameh Mohamed Hussein (Egypt) – 80.95m
6. Oliver Helander (Finland) – 79.61m
7. Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic) – 79.60m
8. Kishore Jena (India) – 78.60m
9. Julius Yego (Kenya) – 78.52m
10. Roderick Genki Dean (Japan) – 76.49m
11. Max Dehning (Germany) – 74.00m

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