Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Where can Indian fans watch Neeraj Chopra in action on TV, OTT and more

At this week's Lausanne Diamond League 2024 - Athletissima, Neeraj Chopra, the 2022 Diamond League champion in the javelin throw, is expected to continue his quest for another final. Chopra would be in good form having won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. To advance to next month's season finale in Brussels, Chopra needs to place in the top six in Lausanne.

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In the Doha Diamond League 2024, held at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar, Chopra finished second with a throw of 88.36 meters. Although he missed the Paris Diamond League meeting in July, he is eager to secure a spot in the final after a strong performance with an 89.45-meter throw at the Paris Olympics. 

Glad to capture a moment with the men who made it possible - my coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physio Ishaan Marwaha. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6lBYzBOWxk

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) August 13, 2024

Neeraj Chopra's competition:

Chopra, who is presently placed fourth, will have fierce competition from the top three finishers, Germany's Julian Weber, Anderson Peters of Grenada, and Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic. With a best throw of 85.91 meters, Weber won the Paris Diamond League competition, while Vadlejch defeated Chopra in Doha with a throw of 88.38 meters.

Here's everything you need to know about the Lausanne meet for the javelin throw event:

When and where is the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 taking place?

This Wednesday, August 21, and Thursday, August 22, Lausanne, Switzerland's Stade Olympique de la Pontaise will host the Lausanne Diamond League 2024, also referred to as Athletissima. 

It’s the first of TWO #DiamondLeague days in Lausanne! 💎

Tonight we kick off Athletissima with the pole vault by Lake Geneve, before heading up to Stade Olympique de la Pontaise for the rest of the action tomorrow night.#LausanneDL 🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/dolyOeloEK

— Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) August 21, 2024

When will Neeraj Chopra be competing in the Lausanne Diamond League 2024?

Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Diamond League is planned for Thursday (August 22). Due to the time difference, the event will begin shortly after midnight on Friday (August 23) in India. 

What time will Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event in Lausanne Diamond League 2024 start?

The Lausanne Diamond League 2024 javelin throw event is set to begin on Thursday (August 22) at 8:42 PM local time. The event will begin at 12:12 AM IST on Friday (August 23). 

Which TV channel will show the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 in India?

VIACOM18 has the broadcast rights for the Diamond League in India, and fans can view the event on the Sports 18-1 channel. Fans can watch the event live on Sports 18-1 SD and HD channels beginning at 11:30 PM IST on Thursday, August 22. 

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