Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Neeraj qualifies in first attempt

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE NEERAJ!!!!! India’s ‘Golden boy’ stood firm on the expectations of every fan as he delivers a breakthrough performance in his very first attempt. The defending champion records a distance of 89.34m in his first attempt. This was Chopra’s season best performance. What a performance. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Neeraj’s tough fight against Nadeem

All the fans around the world are eagerly waiting to witness the tough and interesting fight between India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s giant Arshad Nadeem. After Chopra’s triumph at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Nadeem will be hoping for a better outing in today’s qualification round. In Commonwealth Games 2022, Nadeem breached the 90m mark. Chopra is yet to record the 90m distance. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Neeraj look to defend his gold medal

Neeraj Chopra bagged the gold medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. 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.

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Vinesh Phogat’s historic win

Meanwhile in wrestling, India’s Vinesh Phogat has registered a memorable win against defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling. Vinesh was chasing the match the entire tie after seeing Yui given two points for passivity. However, Vinesh turned the tide in the final seconds to level the match, before receiving an extra point due to technical superiority. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: A look at Jena’s performance

India’s Kishore Jena put up a good show but eventually failed to earn a direct qualification from Group A. Jena’s opening throw was 80.73m, and he fouled his second attempt before coming up with 80.21m in his last effort. Jena will await the result of Group B qualification round where superstar Neeraj Chopra will begin his campaign later in the day.

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Toni Keranen enters the final

Finland’s Toni Keranen also qualifies from Group A for the final of men’s javelin throw event of Paris Olympics 2024. Beginning his round with a distance of 79.04 in the first attempt, Toni ended up doing a foul in the second attempt. However, Toni redeems himself in the third attempt as he registers a distance of 85.27. Brilliant performance by Toni. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Julius Yego in the final

Kenya’s Julius Yego has also stormed into the final of men’s javelin throw event of Paris Olympics 2024. In his first attempt, Yego registers a distance of 78.84, followed by 80.76 in his second attempt. However, the tables completely turn upside down in the third attempt as he records a wild distance of 85.97 and breaches the qualification standard distance. What an amazing performance by Yego. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Vadlejch qualifies for final

Jakub Vadlejch, silver medalist from Tokyo, also makes a direct entry into the men’s javelin final. The Czech star with an impressive throw of 85.63.

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Germany’s Weber enters the final

Germany’s Julian Weber has qualified in his very first try with a monstrous 87.76m attempt. An amazing throw which left everyone utterly stunned. It will now be interesting to see, who all will be joining him in the final. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Kishore Jena fails to directly qualify

India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra will begin his round by 3:20 as he has been placed in Group. However, India’s another contender Kishore Jena is in Group A and has failed to earn a direct qualification. In Group A standings, Jena finished at ninth position and will have to rely on Group B participants for a qualification. 

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Qualification scenario

All athletes meeting the Qualification Standard (84m or more) or at least 12 best performers (q) advance to Final. Neeraj Chopra will also feature in the same event a few hours later.

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Olympics Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Neerja Chopra’s men’s javelin throw qualification round at Paris Olympics, straight from Stade de France in Paris. Stay tuned for all the live updates.