India will head into the much-awaited World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a 19-member squad, led by reigning men's javelin champion Neeraj Chopra. The nine-day event will be held between September 13 and 21 in Tokyo, the venue of Neeraj's historic Olympic gold from four years ago.

India sent as many as 28 athletes to the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. But with no relay teams making it this time, the contingent is dominated by javelin stars . For the first time in history, India will have five javelin throwers (four in men's section).

All eyes will be on Neeraj Chopra as he defends his title against world leader Julian Weber (Germany) and Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan).

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