Prize Money Neeraj Chopra Will Earn If He Wins Diamond League Final
India's star javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable are targeting a wildcard spot for the World Athletics Championships.
Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable are set to compete in the Diamond League final in Brussels, scheduled for September 13 and 14. This marks the first time the Diamond League final will be held over two days, showcasing the world's top athletes, including numerous Olympic medalists, across 32 events.
The Diamond League final offers Neeraj Chopra a chance at redemption after securing silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, where Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem claimed the gold medal.
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Key participants include pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, and hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. This marks the first time that two Indian athletes will participate in the Diamond League final.
Let's have a look at the prize money Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable could receive if they win the Diamond League final in Brussels.
If Neeraj Chopra wins the Diamond League final in Brussels, he will earn USD 30,000, while the runner-up will receive USD 12,000. Athletes finishing from third to eighth place will each get USD 1,000. Avinash Sable will be competing for the same prize amounts. Both Neeraj and Avinash are also targeting a wildcard spot for the World Athletics Championships.
Neeraj Chopra, who won silver in Paris after his gold in Tokyo, will look to cap off the season with a win in his final on Saturday.
Avinash Sable, national record holder in 3000 meters steeplechase, who finished 11th at the Paris Olympics, will compete in the Diamond League final for the first time, with his event taking place on Friday.
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When will Diamond League final happen?
Diamond League final date: Diamond League final will be held on September 13 and 14 in Brussels.
How to watch Diamond League final live streaming?
Diamond League final live streaming: Diamond League final live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema.
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