For the first time ever, three Indians will contest in the finals of the World Athletics Championships in a single event.
In a groundbreaking achievement, three Indian athletes have secured their places in the finals of the Men’s Javelin Throw event at the World Championships. Spearheaded by Neeraj’s stellar performance, Athlete Manu DP and veteran Kishore Jena also clinched spots, finishing 6th and 9th respectively in the preliminary round. With best throws of 81.31m and 80.55m, their presence in the finals marks the first-ever instance of three Indian athletes competing in the finals of a single event at the World Championships. This remarkable feat underscores the growing prowess of Indian athletes on the global stage and promises an inspiring showdown in the finals.
World Athletics Championships 2023: Men’s javelin throw final start list
- Oliver Helander (FIN)
- Jakub Vadlejch (CZE)
- Dawid Wegner (POL)
- Neeraj Chopra (IND)
- Andrian Mardare (MDE)
- Ihab Abdelrahman (EGY)
- Arshad Nadeem (PAK)
- Manu DP (IND)
- Edis Matusevicius (LTU)
- Julian Weber (GER)
- Kishore Jena (IND)
- Timothy Herman (BEL)
Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw schedule at World Athletics Championships 2023: India live match times
As per Indian Standard Times (IST)
| Date | Event | Indian athletes | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, Sunday | Men’s javelin throw final | Neeraj Chopra, Manu DP, Kishore Jena | 11:45 PM |
Where to watch Neeraj Chopra live at the World Athletics Championships 2023
Live streaming of Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 will be available on JioCinema. There will be no live telecast of the event on any TV channel in India.
