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Neeraj Chopra and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Twitter/Neeraj Chopra)
The eyes of every Indian will be glued to the Olympic Stadium in Paris on August 6 when their golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, begins his quest to defend his gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Neeraj’s achievement at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he secured India’s first-ever track and field Olympic gold, ignited a fire in the hearts of every Indian, making this event historically significant.
Javelin Throw: Rules
In javelin throw events, athletes are given six attempts to hurl a spear-shaped implement as far as possible, with the best attempt of the six being their official score. The qualification round features 32 athletes, with the top 12 advancing to the final. In the final, the athletes receive another six attempts, with the best throw determining the winner. After six throws, the top three athletes with the best throws are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Golden Boy: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra’s career soared following his gold medal victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Since then, he has won gold medals at the 2022 Diamond League, the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, cementing his status as one of the greatest javelin throwers in history. Neeraj has consistently proven his prowess not only through his accolades but also through his relentless pursuit of improving his throwing distances.
Top 20 throws by Neeraj Chopra:
|
S.no |
Throw |
Event |
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1 |
89.94m |
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2 |
89.30m |
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3 |
89.08m |
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4
88.88m
Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou)
5
88.77m
World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest)
6
88.67m
Doha Diamond League 2023 (Qatar)
7
88.44m
Zurich Diamond League Final 2022
8
88.39m
World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon)
9
88.36m
10
88.17m
World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest)
11
88.13m
World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon)
12
88.07m
Indian Grand Prix 3 (Patiala, India)
13
88.06m
Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta, Indonesia)
14
88.00m
Zurich Diamond League Final 2022
15
87.86m
ACNW League Meeting 1 (Potchefstroom, South Africa)
16
87.80m
Federation Cup (Patiala, India)
17
87.73m
World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest)
18
87.66m
Lausanne Diamond League 2023 (Switzerland)
19
87.58m
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Finals (Japan)
20
87.46m
Stockholm Diamond League 2022
Historic Rivalry: Neeraj vs Arshad
Although Neeraj Chopra holds a head-to-head advantage over Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, their rivalry has showcased a positive competitive spirit. These two athletes push each other to new heights, and their mutual respect is commendable. Fans can expect another thrilling contest between them at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Dark Horse: Kishore Jena
DP Manu was long considered Neeraj’s main competitor in India. However, following Manu’s injury in 2022, Kishore Jena has emerged as a significant challenger. The 2022 Asian Games silver medalist has recently demonstrated impressive form, even leading Neeraj at one point during the Asian Games. Despite the focus being on Neeraj in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jena, with his best throw of 87.54m, could potentially surprise with a podium finish.
Stars to look out for
90 meter throw: Neeraj’s Kryptonite
Despite his success, Neeraj is still striving to surpass the 90m mark. His current best throw of 89.94m is slightly less than his closest competitors—Johannes Vetter (97.76m), Jakub Vadlejch (90.88m), and Arshad Nadeem (90.18m)—all of whom have surpassed the prestigious 90m mark.
Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event live match time and dates, live streaming and telecast details
When will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event take place in Paris Olympics 2024?
At what time will Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event begin on August 6 and August 8?
The 32 athletes taking part in the men’s javeling throw event at the 2024 Paris Olympics 2024 are divided into two groups of 16 athletes each. Group A will be atking field at 1:50 PM IST (August 6), while Group B will be in action at 3:20 PM IST. If Neeraj qualifies, he will once again be in action in the finals on August 8 at 11:55 PM IST.
Which TV channels will live telecast Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin throw event at Paris Olympics 2024?
Neeraj Chopra’s match will be live telecast on Sports 18 1 HD/SD, Sports 18 2 HD/SD, VH1, MTV, Colors networks, and Sports 18 3 HD/SD, while live streaming of the event will be done through Jio Cinema app and website.
First Published: Aug 04 2024 | 1:20 PM IST
