What happened in the final
The World Athletics Championship 2025 began in Tokyo from 13 September. September 18, that is, the final of the male javelin throw was finalized yesterday. Neeraj Chopra, who is the gold winner of the 2023 Tokyo Championship, was easily reached in qualification. But his performance in the final was poor. Neeraj’s first throw was 82.19 meters, second 83.98, third foul, fourth 82.86, fifth 84.03 (best) and sixth foul. With this, he stood in the eighth position. After the final, Neeraj took off the belt and covered his face. It was clear that Neeraj, more than the disappointment of us, was more than that of Neeraj.
Gold: Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad & Tobago – 88.16 meter throw
Silver: Anderson Peters of Granada – 87.38 m throw
Bronze: Curtis Thompson of America – 86.67 m throw
What was wrong with Neeraj
Neeraj’s final was bad, as many things went wrong. The biggest reason was injury. Neeraj told in the mixed zone that during training in the Czech Republic, the back injury was done, which took place a few days before going to Tokyo. This affected their throw, and they could not throw over 85 meters. His best throw was 84.03 meters, much less than his 88.06 meter record. The third and sixth throw fouls were due to early pressure. After this Has, the coach said that Neeraj’s body balance was bad and power was not coming due to injury. Al Jazeera said in a report that both Neeraj and Arshad Nadeem were in poor form, Nadeem’s best was 82.75 meters.
Neeraj later said, “I tried, but the body did not support.”
What was better in the final
There was another Indian in the final. Sachin Yadav. He took fourth place, which is good news. Sachin’s best throw was 86.27 meters, which is his personal best. He had thrown 83.05 meters in qualification. That is, what Sachin did from India in the javelin throw reduced Neeraj’s pain. Now in the upcoming championship, our two players will compete with the world.
Sachin said, “I am happy, but missed the medal.”
Neeraj’s defeat affects India
Neeraj Chopra is not just an athlete, but a source of inspiration in India. He became a hero from the 2021 Olympic gold, and the 2023 World Championship reached the height from Gold. But fans are depressed by the defeat of 2025 finals, on social media #Neerajchopra Is trending The Government of India gave Neeraj Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, and he is an example for the youth. Because stars like Neeraj inspire. In India where cricket rules, Neeraj gave athletics a new identity.
Now what next
Neeraj said that he would recover from injury and return to the next event. The coach said that he will work on fitness. Sachin’s performance strengthens India’s future.
