India, Aug. 20 -- Neeraj Chopra will renew his growing javelin rivalry with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, with crucial Diamond League points and qualification for the Grand Final in Brussels at stake. Pathirage enters the contest full of confidence after beating Chopra at the Commonwealth Games, where his 89.75m throw secured gold while the Indian settled for silver with 85.83m. The 23-year-old Sri Lankan has enjoyed a breakthrough season, winning the Doha and Rome Diamond League events and producing a stunning 92.62m effort in Rome to establish himself as one of the leading throwers in the world.

For Chopra, Lausanne offers a chance to respond and continue building momentum after retu...