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Anand Mahindra's Big Confession As Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Paris Olympics Gold

India's 'golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, could only fetch a silver medal at the Paris Olympics as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history for his nation by winning the gold medal. While Chopra said it was time to assess his performance and focus on future improvements, the entire India reflected on what seems like an Olympics campaign that would not fetch India a single gold medal. Even businessman Anand Mahindra took to social media, admitting that he was devastated to see Neeraj miss out on the gold medal. But, for him, he still is a hero who is worthy of gold because of his humility and consistency.

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort. Yet, Neeraj became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals with a silver in men's javelin throw. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

Paris Olympics Medals Tally: Why Pakistan Are Ranked Higher Than India

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 are nearing their conclusion, with India sitting on a total of 5 medals - 4 bronze and 1 silver. Javelin throw hero Neeraj Chopra was the country's biggest gold medal hope after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified ahead of her 50kg women's freestyle final. But, Neeraj also couldn't get India the elusive yellow metal, with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem beating him to the No. 1 spot on the podium. As a result of the results from the men's javelin throw final, Pakistan went higher than India in the overall medals tally. (Paris Olympic Games: Updated Medals Tally)

India vs Spain LIVE Streaming, Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Paris Olympics 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Spain, Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Paris Olympics 2024, Live Streaming: India's excellent men's hockey campaign could not end in an Olympic final, as the team lost 3-2 to Germany in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-final. Instead, now India will aim to win bronze for the second successive edition. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will take on Spain, who were hammered 4-0 by the Netherlands in the other semi. India. Spain are presently ranked eighth in the world. If India do win the medal, it'll be their thirteenth Olympic field hockey medal. The game is likely to be India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's last.

"This Is Not The End": PR Sreejesh Pens Goodbye Note Ahead Of Final Career Match

Hours before his last hurrah, celebrated India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh described his international career as "nothing short of extraordinary" and expressed his gratitude to the countrymen for believing in him. The 36-year-old from Kerala will hope to end his illustrious 18-year-long career with a medal when he steps on to the field for one last time along with his teammates in the bronze playoff against Spain in the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024: Arshad Nadeem's Monster 92.97m Throw That Ended Pakistan's 40-Year Wait - Watch

Neeraj Chopra's hopes of winning a second successive gold medal to add to his first from Tokyo failed to materialise and the Indian had to be satisfied with a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final in the Paris Olympics on Thursday night. Chopra, who came into the final as the favourite with a brilliant effort of 89.34 metres in the qualifying, threw the javelin to 89.45, his second-best ever effort a clear improvement on the 87.58 that bagged him the gold medal in Tokyo. But that did not prove enough for the reigning World Champion and Diamond League final winner as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, his good friend on the circuit, upstaged him by setting the Olympic Record to win the gold medal.

Soufiane El Bakkali Retains Olympics Steeplechase Gold, World Record-Holder Lamecha Girma Suffers Fall

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold as world record holder Lamecha Girma suffered a worrying fall, at Paris Olympics 2024. El Bakkali timed 8min 06.05sec for victory with American Kenneth Rooks taking silver in 8:06.41 and Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot claiming bronze (8:06.47). Ethiopia's Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle before being eventually stretchered off.

No One Gave Us A Chance But We Had It In Us To Win: India Coach Craig Fulton

A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted but the South African would relish the achievement simply for the fact that "underdog India" lifted themselves up from disappointments when no one gave them a chance. India dominated Spain in their bronze play-off to secure a 2-1 win. The last time India achieved back-to-back medals at the Olympic Games was in 1968 and 1972. India had endured a rough build-up to the Games, receiving a 0-5 hammering at the hands of Australia and also struggled in the FIH Pro-League.

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Anand Mahindra's Big Confession As Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Paris Olympics Gold

"I Tried My Best But Arshad Nadeem Produced Excellent Throw": Neeraj Chopra To NDTV

Paris Olympics Medals Tally: Why Pakistan Are Ranked Higher Than India

India vs Spain LIVE Streaming, Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Paris Olympics 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"This Is Not The End": PR Sreejesh Pens Goodbye Note Ahead Of Final Career Match

Paris Olympics 2024: Arshad Nadeem's Monster 92.97m Throw That Ended Pakistan's 40-Year Wait - Watch

Soufiane El Bakkali Retains Olympics Steeplechase Gold, World Record-Holder Lamecha Girma Suffers Fall

No One Gave Us A Chance But We Had It In Us To Win: India Coach Craig Fulton