Needing to throw 84.5m to qualify for the final of the javelin throw even at the World Athletics Championships, Neeraj Chopra booked his place on the first attempt, having thrown 84.85m, way ahead of the qualification mark.

World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final, set for title defense

The Indian, despite a below-par throw of 85.01m, finished second in the Diamond League final standings and will be out to prove a point in the World Athletics Championships, which started on Saturday (Sep 13).

World Athletics Championships: When will Neeraj Chopra take field for India? Here's all you need to know

Here’s all you need to know about squad, live streaming and more of the Indian team that is set to compete at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.

World Athletics Championships 2025: Indian squad, fixtures, live streaming details and more

This world championships, for which all female athletes will have undergone a mandatory gene test, will close a season that has featured 15 thrilling Diamond League meets and Michael Johnson's fledgling Grand Slam Track series.

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It was a night that Neeraj Chopra would not like to remember, at least not by the standards that he has set in recent times. In the run up to the World Athletics Championships next month in Tokyo, the two-time Olympic medalist and reigning world champion, Neeraj Chopra, on Thursday (August 28) finished second with a throw of 85.01m at the Diamond League Final, which was held at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium. Germany's Julian Weber was in sensational form as he came first with a huge throw of 91.51m. Keshorn Walcott came in at third with a throw of 84.95m. Notably, Neeraj Chopra had three consecutive foul throws.

Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Diamond League Final

Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title

World Athletics Championships 2025 Neeraj Chopra to lead Indias 19 member contingent

World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 19-member contingent

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on Diamond League glory in Zurich. When and where to watch

Neeraj Chopra, a former Olympic champion, failed to defend his crown in Paris in 2024, having settled for a silver medal while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold. Neeraj qualifies for the Diamond League final despite missing the Silesia leg in Poland. 

India's Neeraj Chopra advances to Diamond League final in Zurich despite skipping Silesia leg

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A clash between the Neeraj and Nadeem would have been the first since their Paris Olympics 2024 face-off, where the Pakistani star made a record-breaking throw and clinched Gold.

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Neeraj Chopra once asked a student to ask question in Hindi Years on Olympic champion taught himself to speak English Heres how

Neeraj Chopra once requested a student to ask question in Hindi. Years on, Olympic champion taught himself to speak English. Here's how

Nadeem was not part of the recently-concluded Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event held in India on July 5. The event was organized and hosted by Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra who had withdrawn his invitation to Pakistani athlete.

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My mom was crying when I fell in the first round recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025

'My mom was crying when I fell in the first round', recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025

Women athletes should be idolised and followed Neeraj Chopra reacts on tennis star Radhikas killing

'Women athletes should be idolised and followed': Neeraj Chopra reacts on tennis star Radhika's killing

Neeraj Chopras emotional plea to India Please come and support athletes not just at big events

Neeraj Chopra's emotional plea to India: Please come and support athletes — not just at big events

I might not cry but I didnt expect such crowd says Neeraj Chopra after an emotional night in Bengaluru

'I might not cry, but I didn't expect such crowd', says Neeraj Chopra after an emotional night in Bengaluru

Phenomenal Neeraj Chopra clinches NC Classic 2025 title

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Exclusive Neeraj is the greatest athlete He deserve it says World Athletics vice president Adille Sumariwalla on NC Classic 2025

Exclusive: 'Neeraj is the greatest athlete. He deserve it', says World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla on NC Classic 2025

WION Exclusive Its magical but it hurts Rio Olympics gold medalist Thomas Rohler on living the 90m life

WION Exclusive | It’s magical, but it hurts': Rio Olympics gold medalist Thomas Rohler on living the 90m life

Exclusive You cant prepare to throw 90m It just happens says 2016 Olympics silver medalist Julius Yego

Exclusive: 'You can’t prepare to throw 90m. It just happens, says 2016 Olympics silver medalist Julius Yego

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World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final, set for title defense

World Athletics Championships: When will Neeraj Chopra take field for India?

World Athletics Championships 2025: Indian squad, fixtures and live streaming

World Athletics Championship: Olympic champ Noah Lyles leads US charge

Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Diamond League Final

Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m

World Athletics C'ships 2025: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 19-member contingent

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on Diamond League glory. When and where to watch

Neeraj Chopra advances to Diamond League final despite missing Silesia leg

Neeraj Chopra’s wife Himani Mor quits tennis, declines ₹1.5cr job offer in US

Golden throws, giant leaps, and the games we will never forget

Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem's clash at Silesia Diamond League will not happen

Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo Gold turns four, but its impact only grows

Neeraj Chopra once requested a student to ask question in Hindi. Years on, Olympic champion taught himself to speak English. Here's how

Pak's Nadeem calls out 'fake prize announcements' promised after Paris gold

'It felt like I was inviting people to my home for dinner', says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra: 'Women athletes must be idolised and followed'

Neeraj Chopra's emotional plea to India: Please come and support athletes

'I might not cry, but I didn't expect such crowd', says Neeraj Chopra

Phenomenal Neeraj Chopra clinches NC Classic 2025 title

The tweet that changed it all: Neeraj Chopra fulfills a fan's wish

Neeraj is the greatest athlete: World Athletics' VP Adille Sumariwalla

Exclusive | It’s magical, but it hurts': Thomas Rohler on living the 90m life

Exclusive: 'You can’t prepare to throw 90m. It just happens, says Julius Yego