India’s javelin throwers are set to make a strong showing at the upcoming Tokyo World Athletics Championships.

India’s javelin throwers are set to make a strong showing at the upcoming Tokyo World Athletics Championships, with Neeraj Chopra leading a contingent of four athletes in the event. The 19-member Indian squad for the World Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from September 13 to 23, was announced by the Athletics Federation of India on Sunday.

.Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world javelin champion, will be joined by Kishore Jena, D.P. Manu, and Sandeep Kumar in the men’s javelin throw event. The quartet is expected to put up a fierce competition against the world’s top athletes, with Neeraj Chopra being the clear frontrunner.Neeraj Chopra’s impressive track record, including his silver medal at the 2022 Eugene World Championships, makes him a strong contender for the gold medal. The 27-year-old has been in excellent form, having achieved a season-best throw of 90.23m in May.The Indian team’s participation in the World Athletics Championships is seen as a significant boost to the country’s athletics program, with the event providing a platform for athletes to showcase their talents on the global stage. The championships will also serve as a crucial test for the Indian athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.The Indian squad’s preparations for the championships have been going well, with the team undergoing training in Tokyo to acclimatize to the local conditions. The team’s coach, Radhakrishnan Nair, has expressed confidence in the athletes’ abilities, stating that they are well-prepared to give a good account of themselves.The Tokyo World Athletics Championships promise to be an exciting event, with the world’s top athletes competing in various events. India’s javelin throwers, led by Neeraj Chopra, are certainly among the athletes to watch out for.