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World Athletics Championship 2025 Live: When and Where to Watch Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin Throw Event


World Athletics Championship 2025: India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra is all set to return to the global stage at the World Athletics Championship 2025, taking place in Tokyo from September 13. The Olympic and World Champion will be in action for the first time on September 17 in the javelin throw qualification round, followed by the final on September 18, where he will look to defend his world title.

Neeraj won the gold medal at the 2023 World Championships with a stunning throw of 88.17m, edging past Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who took silver with a throw of 87.82m. As the reigning champion, Neeraj will be looking to add a third World Championship medal to his name and fans are eagerly waiting to witness the India vs Pakistan showdown again.

Neeraj vs Arshad Showdown

One of the most anticipated highlights of this championship is the renewed rivalry between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem. The two javelin stars have pushed each other to new heights in recent years, and fans can expect another thrilling battle in Tokyo.

Other Indian Athletes to Watch

Alongside Neeraj, India’s Sachin Yadav, Yashvir Singh, and Rohit Yadav will also compete in the javelin throw event, making it a strong Indian line-up.

World Athletics Championship 2025 Schedule:

Event Date Venue
Qualification Round September 17, 2025 National Stadium, Tokyo
Final September 18, 2025 National Stadium, Tokyo

Where to Watch Live:

Platform Details
Live Telecast Star Sports Network (All key matches will be aired live)
Live Streaming JioCinema or Disney+ Hotstar app (Free with existing subscription)