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Neeraj Chopra secured his place in the javelin final at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships with a strong first throw. He now prepares to face Arshad Nadeem and defend his title amid high expectations.

India is sending a 19-member squad, spearheaded by javelin star Neeraj Chopra, to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13-21. Chopra aims to defend his title, and history will be made with four Indian men competing in the javelin event. Sprinter Animesh Kujur is also set to become the first Indian to participate in the men’s 200m.

Neeraj Chopra will lead India's 19-member squad at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Amid inconsistent form, will he be able to defend his world crown?

World Athletics Vice President Adille Sumariwalla supports Neeraj Chopra for the World Athletics Championships. He anticipates a strong showing from Chopra, despite a recent second-place finish. Sumariwalla expects a good competition between Chopra and Julian Weber. He also predicts India will improve upon its performance from the previous year's World Championships.

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set for the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich. He aims to reclaim his title at Letzigrund Stadium. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 28. Chopra has already qualified, showcasing strong performances this season. He will face tough competition, including Anderson Peters and Julian Weber.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes Jasprit Bumrah possesses the fitness and strength to excel in javelin throw, highlighting the crossover of athletic abilities. Bumrah's impressive 2024 performance includes 78 wickets in 15 Test matches, leading all fast bowlers globally in wickets and overs bowled.