The men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo brought mixed results for India. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra failed to replicate his past brilliance, finishing in 8th place with a best throw of 84.03 metres. Struggling with a back injury, Neeraj could not maintain his usual power and technique. This disappointing finish also ended his remarkable streak of 26 consecutive podiums in major international events.
On the other hand, young talent Sachin Yadav delivered the performance of his career. With a stunning personal best of 86.27 metres in his very first attempt, he secured 4th place, narrowly missing a medal by just 40 centimetres. His fearless show against world champions has positioned him as the next big hope for Indian athletics.
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Distance | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Keshorn Walcott | Trinidad & Tobago | 88.16 m | Gold |
| 🥈 2nd | Anderson Peters | Grenada | 87.38 m | Silver |
| 🥉 3rd | Curtis Thompson | USA | 86.67 m | Bronze |
| 4th | Sachin Yadav | India | 86.27 m | – |
| 8th | Neeraj Chopra | India | 84.03 m | – |
