The men’s javelin event at the Tokyo World Championships 2025 will bring Arshad Nadeem vs Neeraj Chopra head-to-head for the first time since the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year. The competition begins on September 13, with the javelin qualification round scheduled for September 17 and the final on September 18.
Arshad Nadeem missed several Diamond League meetings due to a calf injury but was declared fully fit ahead of the Tokyo World Championships 2025. He earlier won the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a throw of 86.40m. Nadeem also secured Olympic gold in Paris 2024 with a record throw of 92.97m.
The defending World Champion is Neeraj Chopra and he will participate in the World Championships in Tokyo 2025 after a series of second and third place finishes during the past few competitions. He crossed the 90m mark at the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 90.23m, making him one of the main contenders for the title.
The clash of Arshad Nadeem vs Neeraj Chopra has gained new attention following the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. While earlier events highlighted sportsmanship between the two, both athletes have now kept their focus on individual performance.
The men’s javelin event in Tokyo will also feature top names including Julian Weber and Anderson Peters. However, the spotlight remains on Arshad Nadeem vs Neeraj Chopra as both athletes look to extend their dominance on the global stage.
