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Watch: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men’s javelin throw final at World Athletics C’ships with 88.39m

India’s hopes for a world championships javelin medal remained on course as Chopra took care of qualification, his 88.39m throw the second best overall.

Jul 22, 2022 · 09:48 am Updated Jul 22, 2022 · 01:27 pm

India's Neeraj Chopra competes in the men's javelin throw qualification during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 21, 2022. | Ben Stansall / AFP

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