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Watch, Athletics World C’Ships: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men’s javelin final after first attempt

The Olympic champion threw 88.77m in his first and only throw on Friday to propel him into the final on Sunday.

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Aug 25, 2023 · 04:10 pm Updated Aug 25, 2023 · 05:36 pm
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Watch, Athletics World C’Ships: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men’s javelin final after first attempt
Neeraj Chopra celebrates qualifying for the men's javelin final in Budapest | Screenshot via YouTube / World Athletics

One throw is all it takes 🎶

🇮🇳's Olympic champ @Neeraj_chopra1 is on fire in Budapest 🔥

Catch him in the javelin throw final on Sunday.#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/ACVakCvPIK

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 25, 2023

Neeraj Chopra’s first throw of 88.77m propels him straight into the #WACBudapest23 final. 🤩#NeerajChopra #Budapest23 #CraftingVictories 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/znGTemijYC

— Inspire Institute of Sport (@IIS_Vijayanagar) August 25, 2023
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