New Delhi: The 2025 World Athletics Championships are currently underway in Tokyo, Japan, and excitement is being felt worldwide. Neeraj Chopra failed to deliver a remarkable performance in the men’s javelin throw final today. Due to his poor performance, he finished in 8th place. His best throw was 84.03 meters.
In addition to Neeraj, Sachin Yadav also participated for India in this competition. Sachin performed brilliantly and finished fourth. Pakistan once again suffered a poor performance, with Arshad Nadeem finishing in tenth place. Sachin Yadav’s best throw was 86.27 meters, which is also his personal best.
Who won the gold medal?
Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago won the gold medal with a brilliant performance. His best throw was 88.16 meters. Anderson Peters of Grenada won the silver medal with a best throw of 87.36 meters. USA’s Curtis Thompson won the bronze medal. He finished third in the best throw with a best throw of 86.67 meters. Sachin Yadav lost the bronze medal by just 40 cm.
How was the final?
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem’s first throw was 82.73 meters, but his second attempt was a foul. His third attempt was 82.75 meters, and the Pakistani athlete fouled in his fourth attempt. For India, Neeraj Chopra’s first attempt was 83.65 meters, and his second attempt was 84.03 meters, while his third and fifth attempts were fouls.
Neeraj’s fourth attempt was 82.86 meters. Sachin Yadav’s first throw was 86.27 meters, his second attempt was a foul, and his third attempt was 85.71 meters. Sachin Yadav’s fourth attempt was 84.90 meters, while his last two attempts were 85.96 meters and 80.95 meters, respectively.
Neeraj Chopra’s performance in the final
First throw: 83.65 meters
Second throw: 84.03 meters
Third throw: Foul
Fourth throw: 82.86 meters
Fifth throw: Foul
Sachin Yadav’s performance in the final
First throw: 86.27 meters
Second throw: Foul
Third throw: 85.71 meters
Fourth throw: 84.90 meters
Fifth throw: 85.96 meters
Sixth throw: 80.95.