India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has qualified for the final of the World Athletics Championships 2025. Chopra, who is the defending champion, made a strong statement by qualifying for the final with his first throw. In the men’s javelin throw qualification round held in Tokyo on September 17th, Chopra competed in Group A. His exceptional performance with a throw of 84.85 meters surpassed the required qualifying distance of 84.50 meters. This single throw secured his spot in the final. Chopra’s decision to conserve energy after his successful first attempt reflects his strategic approach to the competition, focusing on peak performance in the final round. Sachin Yadav also participated from India in the same group.
