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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.

Aug 25, 2023 · 04:10 pm Updated Aug 25, 2023 · 05:36 pm

Neeraj Chopra celebrates qualifying for the men's javelin final in Budapest | Screenshot via YouTube / World Athletics

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