As the countdown begins for the javelin final at the World Athletics Championships, all eyes are on India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra. The much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 18 at 3:53 pm IST, where Neeraj will step onto the global stage as the defending champion. However, reclaiming the crown will be no easy feat, with a strong field of elite competitors like Arshad Nadeem, Julian Weber, and Anderson Peters vying for top honours.

Despite the immense pressure and fierce competition, Neeraj Chopra’s 2025 season serves as a testament to his unwavering consistency and world-class pedigree. At 27, Chopra has participated in seven major events this year, producing a string of stellar performances that reinforce his status as one of the finest javelin throwers in the world. He has claimed four first-place finishes and three second-place spots.