Neeraj Chopra finishes 8th at World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin Final – Highlights

Neeraj Chopra round 2!

After Peters’ big mark, Neeraj Chopra steadied himself with 84.03m — an improvement on his opener but still short of the top three. The Olympic champion will be looking to build momentum in the next rounds.

Round 2 Action:

Julian Weber opened with another steady 83.63m, but the real statement came from Anderson Peters, who unleashed a superb 87.38m to grab the lead from Curtis Thompson. Arshad Nadeem, meanwhile, faltered with a foul, leaving him under pressure heading into the next attempts.

Round 1 Standings – Men’s Javelin Final

Curtis Thompson (USA) – 86.67m

Sachin Yadav (IND) – 86.27m

Anderson Peters (GRN) – 84.59m

Rumesh Pathirage (SRI) – 84.38m

Neeraj Chopra (IND) – 83.65m

Julian Weber (GER) – 83.63m

Arshad Nadeem (PAK) – 82.73m

Keshorn Walcott (TTO) – 81.22m

Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) – 78.71m

Dawid Wegner (POL) – 77.15m

Julius Yego (KEN) – 76.58m

Cameron McEntyre (AUS) – 74.39m

Throw 1 – Rumesh Pathirage (SRI): 84.38m | Dawid Wegner (POL): 77.15m | Jakub Vadlejch (CZE): 78.71m | Keshorn Walcott (TTO): 81.22m

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage produces a strong 84.38m effort to put himself in the mix, while Wegner and Vadlejch fall well short of their personal bests. Walcott also starts below his usual level at 81.22m.

Throw 1 – Sachin Yadav (IND): 86.27m

What a start for the Indian youngster! Sachin Yadav fires a brilliant first attempt at 86.27m, moving straight into second place behind Thompson.

Throw 1 – Julius Yego (KEN): 76.58m | Curtis Thompson (USA): 86.67m | Cameron McEntyre (AUS): 74.39m

Mixed results in this round. Yego and McEntyre struggle with their opening efforts, both well short of their best. Meanwhile, Thompson lays down an impressive marker with 86.67m to storm into the lead.

Throw 1 – Neeraj Chopra (IND): 83.65m

steady start from the Olympic and world champion. Neeraj gets on the board with 83.65m, just behind Peters’ early lead.

Throw 1 – Anderson Peters (GRN): 84.59m | Arshad Nadeem (PAK): 82.73m

Peters makes a strong start, clearing 84m with his first attempt, while rival Arshad Nadeem opens more cautiously at 82.73m.

Throw 1 – Julian Weber (GER): 83.63m

The German season leader opens the men’s javelin final with a steady 83.63m effort. Not his best, but a safe start to set the tone.

Javelin Final line-up: World-class field awaits!

Anderson Peters (GRN) – PB 93.07m, SB 89.53m

Arshad Nadeem (PAK) – PB 92.97m, SB 86.40m

Julian Weber (GER) – PB/SB 91.51m

Neeraj Chopra (IND) – PB/SB 90.23m

Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) – PB 90.88m, SB 84.11m

Keshorn Walcott (TTO) – PB 90.16m, SB 86.30m

Julius Yego (KEN) – PB 92.72m, SB 85.96m

Curtis Thompson (USA) – PB/SB 87.76m

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage (SRI) – PB/SB 86.50m

Dawid Wegner (POL) – PB/SB 85.67m

Sachin Yadav (IND) – PB/SB 85.16m

Cameron McEntyre (AUS) – PB/SB 83.03m