Chopra’s Struggles: Back Pain Hinders Title Defense at World Athletics Championship 2025

Neeraj Chopra faced a challenging evening at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin final. His top throw of 84.03 meters was a departure from his previous dominant performances. After the competition, Chopra openly stated that he had been limited in his training due to back pain. This revelation highlighted the physical demands placed on athletes competing at the highest level. The season had shown promise for Chopra, including breaking the 90-meter mark. Despite the setback, Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago claimed gold, Anderson Peters of Grenada took silver, and Curtis Thompson of the USA won bronze. Sachin Yadav of India delivered a strong performance, placing fourth with a personal best.