Neeraj Chopra Advances to Javelin Throw Finals at World Championships

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra has secured a spot in the men's javelin throw final at the World Championships, exceeding the automatic qualification mark with an impressive 84.85m throw in his first attempt.

Chopra, the first participant in the Group A qualification round, confidently earned his place in the final alongside competitors like Julian Weber and Jakub Vadlejch. The finals are scheduled for Thursday.

Chopra aims to achieve a historic third consecutive World Championships title, setting up a highly anticipated rematch with Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, following their face-off at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

(With inputs from agencies.)