Neeraj Chopra's Thrilling World Championship Title Defense

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for a thrilling title defense at the World Championships, starting with the qualification round on Wednesday. Facing off against a powerhouse roster, Chopra is up against formidable opponents like Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and Germany's Diamond League winner Julian Weber.

Notably, Chopra is vying to become only the third male javelin thrower in history to clinch back-to-back World Championship titles. He follows in the footsteps of his coach, the Czech legend Jan Zelezny, and Grenada's Anderson Peters, who have achieved this remarkable feat twice.

The upcoming contest will see intense competition as top javelin throwers like Kenya's Julius Yego and Trinidad's Keshorn Walcott compete in the qualification rounds. Fans are eagerly anticipating a historic performance from the Indian contingent, with Chopra leading a strong lineup including Sachin Yadav, Yashvir Singh, and Rohit Yadav.

(With inputs from agencies.)