New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India's 19-member contingent at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, which will run from September 13 to 21.

In India's contingent, rising sensation Animesh Kujur made history by becoming the first male sprinter from the country to qualify for the World Athletics Championships. India's contingent comprises 13 men and six women athletes, according to the Olympics.com website.

Neeraj, who is the defending champion in the men's javelin throw event, qualified through a wild card entry. He will feature in the men's javelin throw event alongside Sachin Yadav and Yashvir Singh, both of whom secured berths via the world rankings.

India also had athletes who ...