The Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 will take place on Thursday, September 18.
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will defend his World Championships title in Tokyo on Thursday. The men’s javelin final will see Chopra competing against top names, including Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem. Another Indian, Sachin Yadav, will also be in the fray.
The Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 will take place on Thursday, September 18. The venue is Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo. This is the same stadium where Chopra won his historic Olympic gold medal.
Fans can watch the live streaming of the World Athletics Championships 2025 on the JioHotstar app and website.
The men’s javelin final will start at 3:30 PM IST, with Chopra expected to be in action around 3:53 PM IST.
Indian viewers can watch the live telecast of Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem men’s javelin final on Star Sports Select 1 HD/SD and Star Sports Select 2 HD/SD.
Chopra entered the final with ease. In the Group A qualification round, he threw the javelin 84.85m in his very first attempt. The mark was well past the automatic qualification distance of 84.50m. Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, did not need another attempt and closed his day early.
Out of the 12 contenders, seven athletes crossed the automatic mark. The remaining five made it to the finals based on their best throws from both groups.
The final is expected to be a thrilling battle, as Neeraj Chopra is the defending world champion and will aim to retain his crown. His biggest challenger will be Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Olympic champion. With both athletes in top form, the Tokyo final promises world-class action.
Neeraj Chopra’s smooth qualification and his consistent record make him the favorite, but Arshad Nadeem’s power and Olympic experience make this clash one of the most anticipated duels of the championships.
