If I were a young athlete growing up in India and playing an Olympic sport, I would inevitably look up to Neeraj. If there is an option to be managed by him and his firm, it is a no-brainer.
Neeraj Chopra was associated with JSW Sports since 2016.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several big names in the sports industry were also in attendance of the reception.
The 27-year-old Chopra went past the coveted mark, considered the gold standard in javelin throw, in the Doha Diamond League but suffered a heartbreak when he failed to win a medal in the World Championships final in Tokyo later in the year.
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Neeraj Chopra was awarded the honorary rank on April 16 as a token of recognition for his splendid achievements in sports.
The gold champion from Tokyo 2020 struggled to gain momentum and was unable to reach the 85-meter mark.
Despite doubts, Neeraj decided to compete at World Championships, testing himself with a light session and a few easy throws in the lead-up to the competition.
For Neeraj Chopra, it is time now for recalibration, rethink the plan and reset for the future. It will happen for that’s how it is with the very best.
Meanwhile, Sachin Yadav, another Indian part of the final, made an instant impression but failed to finish in the top 3.
India’s best performer was Sachin Yadav, who threw a personal best of 86.27m in the first round to finish fourth.
World Championships 2025, javelin final highlights: Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his World Championship gold in the men's javelin final at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Live Streaming: Neeraj Chopra defends his World Championships title in the men's javelin final at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo.
Neeraj Chopra is the defending champion, having won in Budapest (2023).
The automatic qualification mark was 84.50m and Neeraj, who is the defending champion, hardly break any sweat to storm into the final.
Neeraj Chopra has a fantastic chance to exact revenge for his second-place performance in Paris 2024 when he faces Arshad Nadeem for the first time.
Neeraj Chopra in action, World Athletics Championships live streaming: Fans, however, will have to wait for a day more for the much-awaited duel between Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
Neeraj Chopra had won gold in the 2023 edition in Budapest with a throw of 88.17m.
Neeraj Chopra defends his crown on September 18 at the National Stadium, Tokyo - the very venue where he claimed an Olympic gold four years ago.
Neeraj Chopra personally congratulated the emerging star on Instagram, adding to the historic occasion: "Congratulations Shivam very good. Keep going".
Neeraj Chopra is a wild card entrant in the men's javelin event by virtue of being the defending champion.
The Athletics Federation of India on Sunday unveiled the 19-member squad, which includes 14 men and five women.
The 27-year-old two-time Olympic medalist was not at his best in the DL Finals on Thursday.
After winning the title in 2022, Chopra has now finished second in the Diamond League Finals three times in a row (2023, 2024, and 2025).