Neeraj Chopra News / Neeraj made it to the final of the World Athletics Championships, throwing the javelin this far

India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra secured a place in the final of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan with a throw of 84.85 meters in his first throw. Sachin Yadav also qualified with a throw of 83.67 meters. Neeraj will now face Arshad Nadeem in the final.

Neeraj Chopra News: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra once again showcased his talent at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan. Neeraj secured a place in the final with an impressive 84.85 meters in his first throw in the qualification round. With this performance, Neeraj will now defend his title. Neeraj became the defending champion by winning the gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Sachin Yadav also made it to the final

Along with Neeraj, another Indian javelin thrower, Sachin Yadav, also made it to the final with a stellar performance. Sachin finished sixth in the qualification round with a throw of 83.67 meters. Previously, Sachin won a silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships in May 2025, finishing second behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

Neeraj's fifth consecutive global final

Neeraj Chopra once again proved his ability to excel on the big stage. This is the fifth consecutive time Neeraj needed only one throw to qualify for the final of a global championship. He has previously achieved this feat at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 World Championships, the 2023 World Championships, and the 2024 Paris Olympics. All eyes are now on Neeraj, who will attempt to create history for the second consecutive time in the final.

Julian Weber and other top athletes

In Group A of the qualification round, Julian Weber of Germany secured first place with a throw of 87.21 meters and qualified for the final. Poland's David Wagner finished second with 85.67 meters, and Neeraj Chopra finished third with 84.85 meters. Other notable athletes include Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic (84.11m, season best) and Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago (83.93m).

The top 12 athletes who qualified for the final from Group A:

Julian Weber (Germany) - 87.21 meters
David Wagner (Poland) - 85.67 meters
Neeraj Chopra (India) - 84.85 meters
Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic) - 84.11 meters (season best)
Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) - 83.93 meters
Sachin Yadav (India) - 83.67 meters
Eidis Matusevicius (Lithuania) - 82.78 meters
Sumedha Ranasinghe (Sri Lanka) - 81.86 meters
Cyprian Mrzyglod (Poland) - 81.47 meters
Lassi Etelatalo (Finland) - 81.33 meters
Mark Anthony Minichiello (USA) - 80.47 meters
Keyshawn Strachan (Bahamas) - 80.03 meters

Neeraj vs. Nadeem: A Tough Fight in the Final

Neeraj Chopra is expected to face a tough competition from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the final. Arshad won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a record throw of 92.97 meters, while Neeraj had to settle for the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters. This will be the first time Neeraj will face Nadeem since the Paris Olympics. Neeraj will have a golden opportunity not only to defend his title but also to avenge his Paris Olympics defeat.

A Proud Moment for India

The stellar performances of Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav have made India proud. The country has high hopes for both athletes in the final. Will Neeraj be able to create history once again, and will Sachin Yadav also be able to make it to the podium? It will be exciting to watch.