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Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic javelin champion, is declared fully fit after calf surgery, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite disrupted training due to heavy rains, Nadeem's coach confirms he is training vigorously. The rivalry between Chopra and Nadeem promises to be a major highlight.

World Athletics Vice President Adille Sumariwalla supports Neeraj Chopra for the World Athletics Championships. He anticipates a strong showing from Chopra, despite a recent second-place finish. Sumariwalla expects a good competition between Chopra and Julian Weber. He also predicts India will improve upon its performance from the previous year's World Championships.

Neeraj Chopra, despite a challenging performance at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, secured second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany dominated the event with a stunning 91.51m throw. Chopra acknowledged his timing and run-up were off, but remains focused on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend his title.

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, with a best throw of 85.01m. Germany's Julian Weber won with a season-leading 91.57m. Chopra, despite struggling with his timing, secured the runner-up position in his final attempt. He expressed optimism about improving before the World Championships, acknowledging technical challenges and a persistent groin injury.