Thu Sep 18 11:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Chopra Eliminated, Walcott Takes Gold in Thrilling Javelin Final at World Athletics Championships**
**Tokyo, Japan** – In a stunning turn of events, India’s Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, was eliminated from the javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships after five attempts. Plagued by inconsistent throws and hampered by rain, Chopra’s best throw of 84.03m left him in eighth place, well short of his usual dominant form.
The competition, held in Tokyo, saw Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 Olympic champion, seize the gold medal with an impressive throw of 88.16m. Anderson Peters, and Curtis Thompson, took other podium finishes.
While Chopra struggled, fellow Indian athlete Sachin Yadav showcased a promising performance in his first global final. Yadav consistently threw in the mid-80s, with his best of 86.27m, and ultimately finished fourth.
The final was not without its drama. Pre-competition favorite, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, the Paris Olympics gold medallist was eliminated after four throws. Julius Yego of Kenya, sustained an injury during a throw and retired from the competition.
The changing weather conditions added another layer of difficulty. Rain began to fall midway through the final, impacting the athletes’ grip and overall performance. Chopra, visibly frustrated with his throws, failed to find his rhythm, marking a surprising end to his title aspirations at the same venue where he achieved Olympic glory.
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