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Neeraj Chopra at World Athletics Championships 2025 Final Live Updates: Get all the Updates from the Men’s Javelin Throw Final in Tokyo, Japan.
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Neeraj Chopra at World Athletics Championships 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw Final Live Updates:
Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra seeks to defend his World Championships title in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday in the event final, which features a competitive field.
The final will be highlighted by the intense competition between Chopra and Pakistani star Arshad Nadeem, who claimed the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, surpassing Chopra. The two athletes have not competed against each other since, due to the tension between their nations following an unprovoked attack on India.
Chopra aims to make history by becoming the third athlete to successfully defend his title, following Czech coach Jan Zelenzy and Anderson Peters of Grenada.
Chopra advanced to the event final with a single successful attempt in the qualification round the previous day, surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m on his first try. His effort on Wednesday measured 84.80m, securing his place in the final. Compatriot Sachin Yadav also qualified with a throw of 83.67m, while Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh did not advance to the championship round.
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Live Updates, World Athletics Championships 2025 Final!
Chopra and Nadeem have lined up ten times in the past, with the Indian emerging victorious on nine occasions, while Nadeem has triumphed just once.
The one time Nadeem outclassed Chopra was at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Live Updates, World Athletics Championships 2025 Final!
Chopra will also rekindle his rivalry with Pakistani ace Arshad Nadeem, who pipped the Indian to the Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 with a mammoth 92.97m throw that blew the competition out of the water.
The duo haven’t lined up since the quadrennial spectacle due to the escalation of armed conflict between their respective nations, and Nadeem also pulled out of the NC Classic Invitational event as a result of the rising tension between the neighbouring nations.
Neeraj Chopra Live Updates, World Athletics Championships 2025 Final!
Chopra advanced to the event final with a single successful attempt in the qualification round the previous day, surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m on his first try. His effort on Wednesday measured 84.80m, securing his place in the final. Compatriot Sachin Yadav also qualified with a throw of 83.67m, while Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh did not advance to the championship round.
Neeraj Chopra Live Updates, World Athletics Championships 2025 Final!
Chopra aims to make history by becoming the third athlete to successfully defend his title, following Czech coach Jan Zelenzy and Anderson Peters of Grenada.
World Athletics Championships 2025, Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Final Live Updates: The Field!
Neeraj Chopra (IND)
Julian Webber (GER)
Anderson Peters (GRN)
Arshad Nadeem (PAK)
Julius Yega (KEN)
Curtis Thompson (USA)
Cameron McEntyre (AUS)
Dawid Wegner (POL)
Sachin Yadav (IND)
Rumesh Tharanga (SRI)
Jakub Vadlejch (CZE)
Keshorn Walcott (TTO)
World Athletics Championships 2025, Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Final Live Updates: History And Revenge On Chopra's Mind
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the World Athletics Championships 2025 javelin throw final in Tokyo, Japan.
The event is slated to get underway at 3:50 PM IST as star Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra looks to defend his crown against a strong field.
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