Overview

• Neeraj Chopra finished eighth in the World Championships javelin final in Tokyo with a best of 84.03m, ending a multi‑year run of podium finishes.
• He said on social media that “it wasn’t my night” and indicated he will return stronger after competing while managing a back/disc problem and limited training.
• Sachin Yadav produced a personal best of 86.27m to place fourth, emerging as India’s standout in the event.
• Keshorn Walcott won gold with 88.16m, with Hindustan Times noting he now works with Chopra’s former coach Klaus Bartonietz.
• India’s broader campaign underwhelmed, with high jumper Sarvesh Kushare sixth with a PB, Murali Sreeshankar failing to reach the long jump final, and both 4x400m relay teams missing the finals, prompting scrutiny of squad depth.