Neeraj Chopra Finishes 8th in World Athletics Championships 2025 | 19 Sep 2025

Why in News?

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra faced an unexpected setback at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw final, finishing eighth. 

• Meanwhile, his debutant compatriot, Sachin Yadav, recorded a personal best to secure a commendable fourth place.

Key Points

• Medals and Results: The gold was claimed by Keshorn Walcott (88.16m) of Trinidad and Tobago, while Anderson Peters of Grenada took silver (87.38m), and Curtis Thompson of the USA secured bronze (86.67m).
• Neeraj Chopra’s Struggles: Despite his consistency over the years, he failed to surpass the 85m mark, with his best throw of 84.03m leaving him in eighth position.
  • This is his first major competition since 2018, where he finished outside the top three, contrasting with his consistent podium finishes since his historic Tokyo Olympic 2021 victory.
• Sachin Yadav’s Rise: Sachin Yadav, hailing from Khekra village in Uttar Pradesh, threw a personal best of 86.27m, surpassing not only Neeraj Chopra but also notable competitors such as Julian Weber and Arshad Nadeem.
  • Sachin Yadav’s performance showcases his potential, with his strength and consistency being evident since his silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championships.