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Tough Challenge Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His Bid For Another Piece Of History

His stunning monster throw of 89.34m in the qualification round made quite a statement but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round on Thursday. Just like he did at the same stage in the Tokyo Olympics three years back, Chopra needed just a few seconds to top the qualification round with his opening throw but the similarity ends there. This time, the quality of the field is better than Tokyo with nine throwers crossing the automatic final round qualification mark of 84m in Paris as against six in Tokyo.

"We Are Joyous" Neeraj Chopra's Family Elated As 'Golden Boy' Advances To Olympic Finals

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of Men's javelin throw in the first attempt, with a throw of 89.34 metres. In Haryana's Panipat, Neeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar says, "We are joyous.

Vinesh Phogat Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver

Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (Cuba) 5-0 to enter Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. With that historic achievement, Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman to enter wrestling final at the Olympics.

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver

Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (Cuba) 5-0 to enter Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. With that historic achievement, Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman to enter wrestling final at the Olympics.

Gold No 2 For Neeraj? Star Comes Up With Season Best Throw

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra came up with a monster throw of 89.34m on Tuesday to entered the final of men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 in style. In the qualification round of Group B on Tuesday, Chopra recorded a breakthrough distance of 89.34m in his first attempt.

"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

It takes a village to raise a champion is an apt way of describing Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's rise. For the record, the only Asian javelin thrower to breach the 90 metre mark isn't reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but his cross-border neighbour Nadeem, with whom he has shared a very cordial relationship. Pakistan, a country, where cricket is believed to be the only sport where serious investments come in, Nadeem's achievements aren't because of the system but despite it.

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.

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Tough Challenge Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His Bid For Another Piece Of History

"We Are Joyous" Neeraj Chopra's Family Elated As 'Golden Boy' Advances To Olympic Finals

Vinesh Phogat Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Achieves Historic First, Assured Of At Least Silver

Gold No 2 For Neeraj? Star Comes Up With Season Best Throw

"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

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

Chopra gets superb start to javelin title defence