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World Athletics C'ships 2025 Highlights: Neeraj, Sachin qualify for javelin final - Updates, Results, Blog
Catch highlights on how Indian athletes performed across triple jump, javelin throw, and the 200m sprint in Tokyo.
World Athletics Championships 2025: The reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav have qualified for the men's javelin final in Tokyo. Neeraj achieved the direct qualification without wasting any time. He recorded 84.85m in just his first throw.
Sachin, too, qualified with a throw of 83.67m.
In men's 200m sprint, Animesh Kujur finished 9th in Heat 3 and 42nd among 51 athletes. He clocked 20.77s.
In men's Triple Jump, Praveen Chithravel finished 15th with a jump of 16.74 while Abdulla Aboobacker was 24th out of 32 jumpers, with 16.33m.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 17 Sep 2025 1:07 PM GMT
Thank You!
That’s all from our live coverage at The Bridge. Catch us again tomorrow at 3:30 PM for all the action from the javelin final. Until then, take care. See you around!
- 17 Sep 2025 1:05 PM GMT
Here's how our Indian throwers performed:
Neeraj Chopra - 84.85m (achieved direct qualification in the first attempt itself)
Sachin Yadav - 83.67m (qualified on 10th spot)
Rohit Yadav - 77.81m (finished 28th overall)
Yashvir Singh - 77.51m (finished 30th overall).
There were a total of 37 javelin throwers in contention, only 12 qualify for the final.
It's going to be a thrilling final. See you tomorrow at 3:30PM.
- 17 Sep 2025 12:55 PM GMT
Yashvir manages only 77.51m in his final attempt
Yashvir Singh's final attempt of 77.51m is also his best effort in Tokyo. His earlier efforts include 76.11m and 76.21m.
- 17 Sep 2025 12:51 PM GMT
Rohit fouls in final attempt
Rohit's final attempt is a foul. His best throw of 77.81m is not enough to secure him a berth in final. His campaign ends in Tokyo.
- 17 Sep 2025 12:36 PM GMT
Arshad Nadeem qualifies
Paris Olympic gold medalist Arsha Nadeem registers 85.28 in his third and final attemp. Gets direct qualification.
- 17 Sep 2025 12:17 PM GMT
Top Performers in Group B so far!
Anderson Peters 89.53
Julius Yego 85.96
Curtis Thompson 84.72
- 17 Sep 2025 12:14 PM GMT
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem showdown looks doubtful!
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is struggling today. His throws so far: 76.99m and 74.17m. One last attempt left. Will he pull off or won't he?
