Worlds Live: Not Neeraj, India’s Young Star Rises To 2nd With Throw Of 86.27m

World Athletics Championships 2025 Final, Neeraj Chopra Live Updates: The World Athletics Championships 2025 javelin throw Final has begun and Neeraj Chopra is currently lying third with a throw of 83.65m in his first attempt. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is currently sixth with a throw of 82.73m. USA’s Curtis Thopson is leading the table with a throw of 86.67m, while former world champion Anderson Peters is second with a first attempt of 84.59m.  India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra is defending his title at the world event. Chopra, who breached the 90-metre mark earlier this season, is chasing history as he looks to defend his crown on the biggest stage. The rivalry between him and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem will be taking the centre stage again. Chopra’s effort of 84.85 metres comfortably cleared the automatic qualification mark of 84.50, underlining his intent.

World Athletics Championships 2025 Final, Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem, from Tokyo, Japan –