Reigning Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and contender Kishore Jena represent India in the qualification round for the men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics. With a qualification bar set at 84 metres, both Chopra and Jena have the chance to directly make it to the finals. However, they face tough competition from other elite throwers such as Jakub Vadlejch and Anderson Peters. Sports journalist Mihir Vasavda is in Paris to cover the thrilling action and updates can be found through his perspective.
Reigning Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Heads to Paris for Javelin Throw Qualification
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Indian contender Kishore Jena are set to compete in the qualification round for the men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics. The qualification bar is set at 84 meters, and both Chopra and Jena have the opportunity to directly advance to the finals.
Neeraj Chopra: A Rising Star
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete who specializes in javelin throw. He rose to fame after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming only the second Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. Chopra has also won gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2018 Asian Games.
Kishore Jena: A Formidable Challenger
Kishore Jena is an Indian javelin thrower who has represented India at several international competitions. He holds the national record for the javelin throw, with a distance of 86.37 meters. Jena is one of the top javelin throwers in Asia and is expected to challenge Chopra for a spot in the finals.
Tough Competition
Chopra and Jena will face tough competition from other elite throwers in the qualification round. Some of their main rivals include:
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the qualification bar for the men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics? Answer: 84 meters
2. When and where will the qualification round take place? Answer: August 10, 2023, at the Stade de France in Paris
3. What are the chances of Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena qualifying for the finals? Answer: Both Chopra and Jena have the potential to qualify directly for the finals if they throw over 84 meters. However, they will face stiff competition from other elite throwers.
4. Who are some of Chopra and Jena's main rivals in the qualification round? Answer: Jakub Vadlejch, Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, and Johannes Vetter
5. How can I watch the qualification round? Answer: The qualification round will be broadcast live on television and streaming services.
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