Neeraj Chopra's World Championships Journey Ends Early: What Happened?

In a surprising turn of events, Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion in javelin throw, was eliminated from the World Championships after a disappointing performance. His best throw of 84.03 meters placed him eighth overall, and a foul on his fifth attempt sealed his fate. Meanwhile, fellow Indian athlete Sachin Yadav continues to compete, currently ranked fourth with a throw of 86.27 meters. This article delves into the details of Chopra's performance and the ongoing competition.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 19, 2025, 00:10 IST

Neeraj Chopra's Disappointing Exit from World Championships

Tokyo: Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion, faced an unexpected exit from the men's javelin throw final at the World Championships on Thursday. His best throw measured 84.03 meters, placing him in eighth position overall.

After his fourth attempt, Chopra was already in eighth place and unfortunately fouled his fifth throw, which led to his elimination from the event.

Only the top six competitors advance to the sixth and final round.

In a surprising turn, Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan also exited the competition after the fourth round.

On a brighter note, fellow Indian athlete Sachin Yadav remains in contention, currently sitting in fourth place with a throw of 86.27 meters.