Neeraj Chopra to Defend World Title at Tokyo’s World Athletics Championship 2025

The World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo will see Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic and World Champion, compete in the javelin throw event. The championship begins on September 13, with Chopra’s qualification round on September 17 and the final on September 18. Chopra clinched a gold medal at the 2023 World Championships with a throw of 88.17m, surpassing Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan. The upcoming championship promises a thrilling contest between the two athletes. Alongside Chopra, Sachin Yadav, Yashvir Singh, and Rohit Yadav will also represent India. The event schedule lists the qualification round on September 17 and the final on September 18, both at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network, with streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.