Neeraj Chopra continues to rise and shine on the big stage, this time proving his mettle at the World Athletics Championships 2023 on Friday, August 26. The star javelin thrower showed just why he was a serious contender for the gold medal this time around with a remarkable throw of 88.77m, which was his season's best. That throw was his first attempt and with that, he not only booked a place in the final of the event but also secured a spot in India's contingent for Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena and DP Manu Create History as India Have Three Athletes in Men's Javelin Throw Final at World Athletics Championships 2023.

Chopra came close to winning the gold in the last edition of the World Athletics Championships in 2022, which was held in Oregon. He did come up with a valiant effort but eventually had to settle for the silver medal after Grenada's Anderson Peters won the gold with a 90.54m throw. This time around, the reigning Olympic champion will hope to make a mark and take home the top prize on offer.

When is Neeraj Chopra's Men's Javelin Throw Final at World Athletics Championships 2023?

Neeraj Chopra will be hoping to mark in the final but the competition is not going to be an easy one, with his compatriots Kishore Jena and also DP Manu and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem competing in the summit clash. The men's javelin throw final will be contested on Sunday, April 27 and it is scheduled to start at 11:45 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).

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