India’s Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will compete in the World Athletics Championships final in Tokyo on Thursday. Chopra cleared the qualifying stage with a throw of 84.85 metres, surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84.50 metres. His performance showed clear intent as he prepares to defend his world title.
Chopra, popularly known as India’s “Golden Boy,” recently breached the 90-metre mark earlier this season. His consistent form has made him one of the strongest contenders for gold at the championship, drawing global attention to his remarkable journey in javelin throw.
The much-anticipated clash between Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem will take the spotlight once again in Tokyo. Both athletes share a fierce rivalry that has grown over the years on the international stage. Arshad Nadeem, who has also shown strong performances this season, will challenge Chopra for the top spot.
The Indo-Pak face-off has generated massive excitement among fans from both nations. Sports enthusiasts are closely watching how the two champions will perform against each other. This final promises another thrilling chapter in the ongoing rivalry that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Neeraj Chopra is chasing history as he aims to defend his crown at the World Athletics Championships. If successful, he will strengthen his position as one of India’s greatest athletes in track and field.
Chopra has worked hard this season to maintain peak fitness and form, which is evident in his consistent throws above international standards. The Tokyo final will not only test his skill but also his composure against tough competitors. India’s hopes for another gold medal rest heavily on Chopra as he carries the nation’s pride onto the global athletics stage.
Julian Weber finishes fifth with a final throw of 84.67m. Sachin records 80.95m, securing fourth place. Thompson fouls on his last attempt but claims the bronze medal. Peters earns silver with a strong 86.26m in his final throw. Walcott concludes the competition on top, throwing 83.00m in his last attempt, while his best mark of 88.16m ensures he takes the gold medal.
Thompson records a foul on his fifth attempt but remains in third place. Peters throws 84.19m to hold on to second spot. Leader Walcott then steps up and registers 85.84m, extending his dominance.
World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: The fifth round begins with eliminations as Arshad and Wegner bow out, finishing 9th and 10th. Neeraj steps up for his fifth attempt but registers a foul. Pathirage follows and fouls as well. Meanwhile, Yego, who stood sixth, is forced to withdraw due to injury.
Sachin pushes for a medal! Weber records 81.57m in his fifth attempt. Next up, Sachin delivers a throw of 85.96m, keeping himself firmly in the medal race. He holds the fourth position after this round.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Peters stays in second place after his fourth attempt of 83.62m. Walcott follows with a massive 88.16m throw, extending his lead at the top. Thompson, currently in third, commits a foul in his fourth effort.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Pathirage records a foul in his fourth throw but continues to stay ahead of Neeraj in seventh place. Julian Weber throws 80.66m, keeping him in fifth position, while Sachin delivers 84.90m in his fourth attempt to hold on to fourth spot.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Arshad registers a foul in his fourth throw, adding to his struggles today. Dawid Wegner manages 83.03m and moves to ninth, while Nadeem stays in 10th place. Neeraj throws 82.86m in his fourth attempt, keeping him in eighth position. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Yego appears to be out of the competition due to injury.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: After the completion of two rounds, Sachin stands in fourth place while Neeraj is placed eighth. Arshad holds the 10th spot as the athletes prepare for their third attempts.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Sachin registers a foul on his second attempt but remains in third position. Arshad drops to ninth, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh records 81.22m in his second effort. However, his earlier throw keeps him in sixth spot, just ahead of Neeraj.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Peters takes the lead with a strong second attempt of 87.38m, while Weber follows with 86.11m and Yego secures 85.54m. Neeraj records 84.03m in his second try and drops to seventh place. Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem registers a foul on his attempt.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Sachin Yadav delivers a massive first throw of 86.27m, moving ahead of Neeraj Chopra. With this, Neeraj slips to fifth position. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage records 84.38m to strengthen his standing in the competition.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Curtis Thompson of the USA takes the lead with a powerful 86.67m throw on his first attempt, pushing Neeraj Chopra down to third position. Dawid Wegner of Poland registers 77.15m, while Kenya’s Julius Yego manages 76.58m. Australia’s Cameron McEntyre records 74.39m, placing him in eighth spot.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: Julian Weber opened the final with 83.63m, followed by Anderson Peters, who threw 84.59m to take the lead. Arshad Nadeem stepped up next and recorded 82.73m on his first attempt. Neeraj Chopra followed with a strong 83.65m, placing himself in second position behind Peters.
Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics Championships 2025 LIVE Updates: With the 5000m heats completed, all eyes are now on the men’s javelin throw final.
While the women’s 5000m heats are currently underway, the men’s javelin throw final is set to begin at 3:57 PM IST.
The 2025 javelin final promises a thrilling battle as several top athletes join Chopra and Nadeem in the lineup. Grenada’s Anderson Peters enters with the season-best mark of 89.53 metres, while Germany’s Julian Weber and Kenya’s Julius Yego stand strong with 87.21m and 85.96m, respectively. Poland’s Dawid Wegner (85.67m), USA’s Curtis Thompson (84.72m), and Czech thrower Jakub Vadlejch (84.11m) also remain in contention. Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott (83.93m), Australia’s Cameron McEntyre (83.03m), and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage (82.80m) add to the challenge. India’s Sachin Yadav, who cleared 83.67m, completes the list, raising hopes for another strong Indian performance.
The much-awaited clash between India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s star thrower Arshad Nadeem will unfold once again at the World Athletics Championships final in Tokyo on Thursday. Chopra, often called India’s “Golden Boy,” has already crossed the 90-metre mark this season and now looks to defend his world title. He qualified with ease by throwing 84.85 metres, surpassing the 84.50m automatic mark, while Nadeem topped Group B with 85.28m. Their face-off marks their first meeting since the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding extra intensity to this high-profile India vs Pakistan contest.
