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Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem are set to clash in an electrifying World Athletics Championship javelin final. Their cross-border rivalry has captured global attention, with both athletes having traded victories in recent international competitions. Chopra, the defending champion, will look to reclaim his world title after losing the Olympic gold to Nadeem last year. The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the world's top javelin throwers.

Key Points: Chopra vs Nadeem Javelin Showdown at World Athletics Final

  • Chopra seeks to defend his 2023 World Championship title
  • Nadeem aims to repeat his Olympic triumph from Paris
  • 12 world-class athletes compete in high-stakes final
  • Historic rivalry between Indian and Pakistani javelin throwers
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World Athletics C'ships: Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem javelin final - when and where to watch

India's Neeraj Chopra faces Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in epic World Championships javelin throw final, defending 2023 title

World Athletics C'ships: Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem javelin final - when and where to watch
"The cross-border rivalry that has come to define South Asian athletics - Article Narrative"

Tokyo, Sep 18

Neeraj Chopra versus Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem's rivalry will take the centre stage once again on Thursday in the final of javelin at the World Athletics Championship final. The Indian ace, who breached the 90-metre mark earlier this season, is chasing history as he looks to defend his crown on the biggest stage.

Chopra made qualification look effortless on Wednesday, needing just one throw to seal his spot in the final. His effort of 84.85 metres comfortably cleared the automatic qualification mark of 84.50, underlining his intent.

This marked the fifth consecutive time Chopra needed just one attempt to qualify for the final. The previous four occasions when Chopra made it to the final in the first throw are the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 and 2023 World Championships, and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

After Chopra, Germany's Julian Weber breached the automatic qualification mark in his second attempt. Weber started with an 82.29m throw but bounced back to record the throw of 87.21m, making the direct qualification to the final.

Joining him in the final is compatriot Sachin Yadav, who scraped through after a tense wait, and his long-time rival Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Olympic champion from Pakistan, who left it late but managed to qualify with his last attempt.

Chopra, who won a silver medal in the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, will on Thursday defend the World title he won in Budapest in 2023. The 27-year-old from Haryana created history in Budapest two years ago by becoming India's first-ever world champion in athletics with a throw of 88.17m. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem had secured silver on that occasion with an effort of 87.82m.

However, the cross-border rivalry intensified in Paris last year when Nadeem dethroned Chopra as Olympic champion with a massive throw of 92.97m, while the Indian settled for a silver with the best effort of 89.45m.

The 12-man field also features a host of world-class challengers, including former world champion Anderson Peters, Germany's Julian Weber, and Kenya's veteran Julius Yego. With the stakes high and the rivalry fierce, all eyes will inevitably be on the Chopra-Nadeem showdown -- a duel that has come to define South Asian athletics on the global stage.

World Athletics Championship javelin final streaming details:

When: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM IST

Live Telecast: Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD

Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a sports enthusiast, I appreciate how this rivalry has elevated javelin throwing in South Asia. Both athletes push each other to greater heights. May the best man win tomorrow!
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Priya S
Setting my alarm for 4 PM! Entire family will be watching together. Hope Sachin Yadav also performs well - great to see two Indians in the final. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Michael C
The statistics are impressive - 5 consecutive qualifications with first throw! That's mental strength. Hope he brings his A-game against Nadeem who seems to peak at big events.
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Ananya R
While I'm rooting for Neeraj, we must acknowledge Arshad's incredible talent. His 92.97m in Paris was phenomenal. This is what sports should be about - healthy competition beyond borders.
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Vikram M
Hope Star Sports doesn't have technical issues like last time. The streaming quality needs to be good for such an important event. Fingers crossed for a smooth broadcast!
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Kavya N
From Haryana to the world! Neeraj has made India so proud. Whatever happens tomorrow, he's already a legend. But hoping for that gold medal comeback! 💪

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