In June 2022, Neeraj Chopra set a new national record of 89.30 m in men's javelin throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games in:

Correct option is D

Neeraj Chopra achieved a throw of 89.30 meters at the Paavo Nurmi Games held in Finland in June 2022, setting a new Indian national record.

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1. The Paavo Nurmi Games are held annually in Finland.
2. Named after Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, a nine-time Olympic gold medalist.
3. Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics.
4. His previous best was 88.07 m, achieved in the 2021 Olympics.
5. This record throw brought him close to the 90 m mark, a benchmark in javelin throw.
6. He was also the Diamond League champion in 2022.

Additional Knowledge

• (a) Netherlands: Known for hosting events like the Marathon Rotterdam.
• (b) France: Home to international athletics events like the Paris Diamond League.
• (c) Switzerland: Hosts the Weltklasse Zürich meet, part of the Diamond League.
• (d) Finland: Correct answer; renowned for its rich athletic history.