India, Sept. 1 -- Neeraj Chopra's exploits on the global stage have made javelin the high point of Indian athletics over the last four years. His success has inspired a new generation of throwers at home, evident in the record four javelin throwers India will field at the Tokyo World Championships from September 13 to 21.

This is the most entries allowed per nation. Chopra, the defending champion, earned a wild card while Sachin Yadav, Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav qualified on world rankings. The qualification window closed on August 24 with the top 36 making the cut. Rohit, ranked 37th, got in after a withdrawal. It sets up men's javelin as the most anticipated event for India in Tokyo. India's representation in javelin has grown over ...