Neeraj Chopra Hits 90m Mark Amidst India's Persistent Doping Crisis in 2025

• Neeraj Chopra achieved the coveted 90.23m javelin throw mark in Doha, married Himani Mor, and won multiple titles, but faced a setback at the World Championships in Tokyo, finishing 8th.
• Young Sachin Yadav emerged, outperforming Chopra with a 4th place finish at the World Championships, signaling new talent.
• India's doping crisis worsened, ranking second globally with 128 athletes banned, including Olympians Shivpal Singh and Seema Punia, and several coaches.
• The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) responded by forming an anti-doping cell and making coach registration mandatory to combat the menace.
• India successfully hosted World Athletics Continental Tour events and bid for major international championships, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships in Ahmedabad.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw Chopra's historic 90m throw and India's event hosting ambitions, overshadowed by widespread doping.