**World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra Finishes a Disappointing 8th**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 18, 2025, 05:53 PM*
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had a challenging day at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin final. This marks Chopra’s first medal-less finish at a World Championship since 2017. His best throw of the day measured 84.03 meters.
Chopra had successfully qualified for the finals by surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84.50 meters with his very first throw in Group A. However, he wasn’t able to replicate or build upon that performance during the final.
### Championship Results: Walcott Claims Gold
The gold medal was claimed by Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, who delivered a season-best throw of 88.16 meters. Walcott is a former Olympic champion, having triumphed at the London 2012 Games. This win represents Trinidad and Tobago’s first-ever gold medal in men’s javelin at the World Championships.
Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured the silver medal with a throw of 87.38 meters, while the bronze went to the USA’s Curtis Thompson, who achieved an effort of 86.27 meters.
### Rising Star Sachin Yadav Shines with 4th Place Finish
Another promising performance came from Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav. He finished fourth, setting a personal best with a throw of 86.27 meters on his very first attempt. Yadav was the only Indian to qualify for the sixth and final round of throws.
His performance was a surprise highlight of the final, as he outperformed notable competitors such as Germany’s Julian Weber (86.11 meters) and the reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem (82.75 meters).
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Despite Chopra’s unexpected setback, India’s javelin scene is showing strong potential, highlighted by Yadav’s impressive emergence on the world stage. Fans will be looking forward to their performances in upcoming events.
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