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Neeraj Chopra endured his worst finish since 2018, placing eighth at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo with a best throw of 84.03m. The Olympic and World Champion, who has consistently medalled at global events over the past seven years, admitted to back issues that hampered his performance. A look at his results since 2018 highlights how rare such an outcome is for India’s javelin superstar.

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.

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic javelin champion, is declared fully fit after calf surgery, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite disrupted training due to heavy rains, Nadeem's coach confirms he is training vigorously. The rivalry between Chopra and Nadeem promises to be a major highlight.

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.

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.