Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra lived up to the nation's expectations by securing a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite a strong performance, he was unable to surpass Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan who took home the gold, becoming the first Pakistani to win an individual gold in the Olympics. Neeraj finished with a personal best of 2024 but was unable to match Nadeem's throw of 91.47m.
After a nail-biting competition at the Stade de France, Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite facing some challenges, including two fouls, Neeraj's best throw measured at an impressive 89.45 metres. This marks his second Olympic medal and he now has the opportunity to become the first Indian to win multiple individual Olympic gold medals, and the fifth man in history to defend the javelin crown. All eyes are on Neeraj as he aims for gold in the final tonight.
India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra is set to defend his gold medal at the Paris 2024 Men's Javelin Throw Final, becoming the first Indian to win multiple individual Olympic gold medals and potentially joining an elite group of only five men to defend the javelin crown. Amid a disappointing campaign for the rest of India's athletics team, all eyes are on Neeraj to clinch another gold and break records at the iconic Stade de France. Follow live updates and insights from senior reporter Mihir Vasavda's coverage of the must-watch event.
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.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat created an ecstatic moment for the whole nation as she beat the undefeated Japanese wrestler Yui Susaki in a thrilling semi-final match at the Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra also made his mark at the Olympics with a single throw in his first attempt to qualify for the finals. However, it was a day of mixed fortunes for the Indian athletes as the Men's Hockey team faced a crushing defeat and other athletes like Kiran Pahal and Kishore Jena failed to qualify for their respective events.