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Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round on Tuesday. Much like his performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw to occupy the top spot in Group B. The tremendous effort, which is the second best of his career, also set aside concerns surrounding Chopra's fitness after he revealed that he had been battling an adductor niggle in the build-up to the Games. His personal best continues to be 89.94m achieved back in 2022.

Chopra gets superb start to javelin title defence

PARIS : India's javelin hero Neeraj Chopra underlined his claim as the favourite with a single throw on Tuesday, launching his Olympic title defence with 89.34 metres in qualification.

Watch: Seconds Away From Defeat, How Vinesh Phogat Stunned Defending Champion

The Indian wrestler and Olympian Vinesh Phogat delivered a stunning performance in her maiden bout of the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign as she defeated the top seed and the Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the women's 50kg freestyle round of 16. Susaki was leading 2-0 before the dying seconds of the game, right before Vinesh took her by surprise. The Indian wrestler produced a dramatic turnaround, in the second period, leaving her Japanese opponent stunned. Susaki, astounded by Vinesh's move, suffered a 3-2 defeat, as the Indian made it to the quarter-finals. Susaki decided to review the final move by Vinesh but the referees ruled the decision in the Indian's favour.

Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final

Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category, beating Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the last-eight stage in Paris on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Vinesh defeated Livach 7-5 in a hard-fought bout to get closer to an elusive Olympic medal in her third attempt. This was after she caused the biggest wrestling upset in this games when she shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-finals.

Vinesh Phogat Shocks Defending Olympic Champion Yui Susaki To Enter Paris 2024 Quarterfinals

Aug 6 Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-final of the 50kg event at the Olympic Games on Tuesday. Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.

Indian Men's Table Tennis Team Bows Out After Loss To China In Round Of 16

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal showed resistance but India suffered a 0-3 loss to mighty China in the pre-quarterfinals, which also ended their campaign in the men's table tennis team event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Indian duo of Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar lost the opening doubles match 2-11 3-11 7-11 to the Chinese pair of Ma Long and Chuqin Wang. Playing Olympic champion Fan Zhendong in the first singles, Sharath took the first game 11-9 with a superlative display.

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming Men's Javelin Throw Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw LIVE Streaming: India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra is all set to begin his Paris Olympics 2024 campaign on Tuesday in men's javelin throw qualification round. The reigning Olympic and world champion has a season's best of 88.36m set at the Doha Diamond League in May. He holds the national record of 89.94m, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022. With top-level competition experience, the 26-year-old Chopra is widely expected to advance through the qualification round. The real challenge, however, will begin on Thursday when he could face a formidable line-up of rivals in the final.

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena

As India gears up for Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw qualification on Tuesday, the spotlight is also on Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is arguably the Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winner's biggest rival in the event. Neeraj and Arshad share a rivalry, not just in terms of performances but also the fact that they are from India and Pakistan respectively. As the two gear up for the Paris Olympic Games javelin throw qualification, Neraj's compatriot Kishore Jena, who is also competing in the men's javelin throw event, shed light on the rivalry with Arshad.

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Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

Chopra gets superb start to javelin title defence

Watch: Seconds Away From Defeat, How Vinesh Phogat Stunned Defending Champion

Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final

Vinesh Phogat Shocks Defending Olympic Champion Yui Susaki To Enter Paris 2024 Quarterfinals

Indian Men's Table Tennis Team Bows Out After Loss To China In Round Of 16

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming Men's Javelin Throw Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena