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Neeraj Chopra will lead India's 19-member squad at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Amid inconsistent form, will he be able to defend his world crown?

World Athletics Vice President Adille Sumariwalla supports Neeraj Chopra for the World Athletics Championships. He anticipates a strong showing from Chopra, despite a recent second-place finish. Sumariwalla expects a good competition between Chopra and Julian Weber. He also predicts India will improve upon its performance from the previous year's World Championships.

Neeraj Chopra, despite a challenging performance at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, secured second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany dominated the event with a stunning 91.51m throw. Chopra acknowledged his timing and run-up were off, but remains focused on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend his title.

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, with a best throw of 85.01m. Germany's Julian Weber won with a season-leading 91.57m. Chopra, despite struggling with his timing, secured the runner-up position in his final attempt. He expressed optimism about improving before the World Championships, acknowledging technical challenges and a persistent groin injury.

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set for the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich. He aims to reclaim his title at Letzigrund Stadium. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 28. Chopra has already qualified, showcasing strong performances this season. He will face tough competition, including Anderson Peters and Julian Weber.

At the Inter-State Athletics Championships, while World Championships qualifying marks remained elusive, Annu Rani secured javelin gold with 61.05m, boosting her 'Road to Tokyo' ranking. Animesh Kujur won the men's 200m, also improving his Tokyo chances. Sarvesh Kushare's high jump gold further strengthens his World Championships bid.

Himani Mor, Neeraj Chopra's wife, transitions from professional tennis to sports business, declining a lucrative US job offer to pursue her own venture. Currently in Europe with Neeraj during his training, Himani holds a degree in Political Science and Sports Management. Neeraj, meanwhile, withdrew from the Silesia Diamond League, focusing on the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.