Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will straightaway compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on August 19, without participating in any other meet after his exploits in the Diamond League in Lausanne.

The 25-year-old Chopra, who returned to action after a one-month injury lay-off, won his second consecutive Diamond League title in Switzerland on Friday night with a throw of 87.66m.

He had also won the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha on May 5.

“The next competition, Budapest (World Athletics Championships), will be a big one for me,” Chopra said in Lausanne.

“I wanted to win so I’m super happy with the results but I also want to go back to training and fix some of the things that I noticed and those are going to make me stronger.”

He termed Lausanne as a lucky city for him.

“Lausanne always treats me well. Last year, I won and this year too, so I look forward to coming again next year and win again,” said Chopra, referring to the win last year, which was his maiden Diamond League title.

The men’s javelin throw qualification round of the Budapest World Championships is scheduled for August 25, which is more than 50 days from now. This would mean that Chopra will be going to the World Championships after taking part in just two top competitions — Doha and Lausanne legs of the Diamond League.

Chopra, who usually produces his best in the early rounds, had to wait till his fifth attempt to lead the field on Friday. He was second after the fourth round.

“I was a bit nervous coming back from an injury. It was a bit cold here. I am still far from my best, but I feel it is getting better,” Chopra said.

Germany’s Julian Weber finished second with a best throw of 87.03m, while Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and season-leader Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with an 86.13m effort.

Reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada was fifth with a best throw of 82.23m.