22 July 2022, 08:23 AM
That's that from us for today!
Neeraj Chopra and Rohit Yadav have made it big in the qualifiers of the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships. There was never a dull moment in the qualifiers. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, a long-time rival of Neeraj, also made it to the last-12. The final will be on Satuday, Sunday morning in India, as Oregon where the mega event is taking place is 12 hours and 30 minutes behind India. Do tune in to Zee News English to follow live updates from the match.
22 July 2022, 08:12 AM
Who is Rohit Yadav?
Rohit Yadav, who qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships going on in Oregon, is India's second-best in the sport after Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.
22 July 2022, 07:59 AM
Good news! Rohit Yadav has qualified for final!
Rohit joins Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin final which will take place on Saturday (Sunday morning in India). What a feat this is.
Here's the final list.
22 July 2022, 07:58 AM
Rohit with a poor last throw
India's Rohit Yadav throws only 77.32m in the last attempt. He is still at 6th position but this bad throw has ruined his chance of making it to the final. Still, let's wait for the final list.
22 July 2022, 07:44 AM
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem with a 81.71m throw
He well well below 80 in his first two throws, but Pakistan's Nadeem has made a strong case for himself with the last throw going to 81.71m throw, he should qualify. All eyes on India's Rohit's last throw. His best so far. 80.42m.
22 July 2022, 07:23 AM
Rohit faults in second attempt
Rohit Yadav errs in his second attempted and it is not counted. His first attempt was 80.42m and he still remains at No 5. Peters and Weber only 2 competitors in Group to qualify directly.
22 July 2022, 07:16 AM
Rohit Yadav begins with a 80.42m throw in first attempt!
India's Rohit Yadav has thrown 80.42m in his first-ever attempt at World Athletics Championships. This is a good start. But still short of 83.50 qualifying mark. But remember he keeps his name in front if 12 best throwers are taken into account.
22 July 2022, 07:12 AM
Anderson Peters qualifies for final!
What a throw from World Champion Peters as he throws a massive 89.91m to qualify. He and Weber only two so far from the Group B to qualify.
22 July 2022, 07:10 AM
Germany's Julian Weber qualifis for final!
One of Neeraj Chopra's biggest competitor Julian Weber makes it to the final with a brilliant throw of 87.28m. Anderson Peters to come soon. All eyes on Inda's Rohit Yadav as well.
22 July 2022, 07:08 AM
Rohit Yadav in action now!
The Group B qualifiers have begun and Australia's Cameron McEntyre has threw 65.72 in first attempt. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem with a throw of 76.15. Remember that throwers need 83.50 to qualify.
22 July 2022, 06:33 AM
Another Indian in Group B qualifiers of the men's javelin throw. He is Rohit Yadav. Watch out for World Champion Anderson Peters too.
22 July 2022, 06:11 AM
Neeraj and Jakub only two qualifiers from Group A!
22 July 2022, 06:04 AM
Neeraj is in final. He will be live early morning on Sunday (July 24) in the men's javelin throw final!
Neeraj Chopra spent little time in securing a berth in the men's Javelin Throw final of the World Athletics Championships with an 88.39m opening effort in qualifying. It is his third best throw in an event this year. The final is set for 6.35pm on Saturday (Sunday 7.05am IST). pic.twitter.com/LmrYozgRrF
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22 July 2022, 05:50 AM
Standings after first throw!
Neeraj Chopra and Jakub VADLEJCH are the only 2 throwers qualified so far!
22 July 2022, 05:50 AM
Standings after first throw!
Neeraj Chopra and Jakub VADLEJCH are the only 2 throwers qualified so far!
22 July 2022, 05:47 AM
American Curtis Thompson just short
American Curtis Thompson falls just short of automatic qualification in 1st attempt, throws 81.73.
22 July 2022, 05:40 AM
World No.3 Jakub Vadlejch in final too
Jakub Vadlejch also qualifies for the final with his first throw. Czech Republic's Vadlejch throws 85.23m in his first attempt.
22 July 2022, 05:39 AM
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for FINAL!
WOW! Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the final with his first throw -- first of the day. Neeraj throws the javelin to a distance of 88.39m, the qualification mark was 83.5m. No more throws are required, can Rohit Yadav join him in final?
22 July 2022, 05:38 AM
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