Overview

• World Athletics' start list for the August 16 Silesia Diamond League confirmed that neither Neeraj Chopra nor Arshad Nadeem will compete.
• Nadeem underwent right calf surgery in July and was ruled out by his coach for the Silesia meet.
• Chopra also withdrew for reasons that remain undisclosed despite his strong 2025 season.
• The cancellation ends plans for the first javelin rematch between the Paris Olympic gold and silver medallists since 2024.
• Both athletes are now redirecting their preparations toward the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21.