Neeraj Chopra enters maiden World Athletics Championships javelin FINAL: Know all about his TOP records, in pics
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m. The 24-year-old Indian, hot favourite for a medal, opened the men's javelin throw Group A qualification round and sent his spear to 88.39m for his third career-best throw, on Friday (July 22, India time). Check the javelin star Neeraj Chopra's TOP records here.
Neeraj Chopra has stormed into World Athletics Championships final
Neeraj Chopra is looking to become first male javelin thrower since Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in 2009 to be the title holder in both the Olympics and the World Championships at the same time. He stormed into his maiden World Athletics Championships final with a throw of 88.39m in his first attempt at qualifying in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday (July 22). (Photo: PTI)