Summary
- Neeraj Chopra was the first Indian Olympian to win a gold medal in an athletics event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
- Chopra faces tough competition in defending his title, including from German javelin throwers Max Dehning and Julian Weber.
- Germany has been a production line of talent in javelin throwing, with past champions like Thomas Röhler and Johannes Vetter.
- Asian athletes like Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem are making their mark on the global stage in javelin throwing.
