Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw final match Highlights: Neeraj Chopra’s groin injury affected Paris performance, father reveals

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra holds a 9-0 lead in head-to-head matchups against Arshad Nadeem. The rivalry between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem began at the South Asian Games in 2016, where they finished first and second, respectively.

The current men’s javelin throw world record is 98.48 meters, held by the legendary Czech thrower Jan Železný. He set this record in Jena, Germany, in June 1996, making it nearly 30 years old.

Neeraj Chopra was inspired to take up javelin after witnessing a javelin soar through the sky at an athletics stadium in Panipat. Today, he is an Olympic medalist with every major honor a javelin thrower can achieve.

On August 7, 2021, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Neeraj Chopra made history as the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal. He is also a world, Asian, and Commonwealth Games champion.

Mobile users can stream the event on the JioCinema app and website. The final will also be broadcast live on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD.

Next up, we will have Aman Sehrawat going up against Japan’s Rei Higuchi in his sem-final bout today at 9:45 pm

Post that, we have Neeraj Chopra defending his Gold medal in men’s Javelin Throw final at 11:55 pm.

Reacting to India bagging another medal in the ongoing Olympics in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!

The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.”

India has bagged its fourth medal at the ongoing Olympics in Paris. With this win in men’s hockey, India now stands 69th in the medal tally. The country has four won Bronze medals so far.

India does it again! Indian men’s hockey team wins back-to-back Bronze in Olympics. This is India’s 13th Olympic medal in hockey.

After some great defence on the field, Indian defence made an error and Spain got a penalty corner. Can they convert this to a goal?

The semi-final bout of Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat against Japan’s Rei Higuchi later today will take place at 9:45 pm.

All those tuning in from India for the match can watch it on Jio Cinema, along with the Star Sports Network.

The third quarter comes to an end and with that India has maintained its lead by one goal. India’s Harmanpreet Singh scored both the goals for the team using penalty corners.

IND vs ESP – 2-1

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat beat Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakanov with a technical superiority 12-0 win in the men’s 57kg quarterfinal today at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Now, the wrestler will battle Japan’s Rei Higuchi later today in the last-four. A win here will assure a medal for Sehrawat and India.

Harmanpreet Singh does it again! Yet another penalty corner for India, and yet another goal from Singh. India is now in the lead against Spain with 2 goals on the board.

Superb play from Singh!

IND vs ESP – 2-1

Ahead of India‘s match against Spain, Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh wrote an emotional speech. He is making his final appearance for India for the team today.

“As I stand between the posts for the final time, my heart swells with gratitude and pride. This journey, from a young boy with a dream to the man defending India’s honour, has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Today, I play my last match for India. Every save, every dive, every roar of the crowd will forever echo in my soul. Thank you, India, for believing in me, for standing by me. This is not the end, but the beginning of cherished memories,” he wrote on X.

With an impeccable execution, Harmanpreet Singh does the impossible. In last remaining seconds of the second quarter, Singh converts a penalty corner to a goal for India, breathing a new life into the game.

IND vs ESP – 1-1

Spain has been given a penalty corner. This comes right at the heels of a penalty stroke which the team converted into a goal.

With a little over 12 minutes remaining in the second quarter, using the penalty stroke to their advantage, Spain has taken take a lead over India.

IND vs ESP – 0-1

Spain gets a penalty stroke in the second quarter of the game.

At the end of the first quarter, both teams remain tied at 0-0.

Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra met with India‘s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat post her disqualification. He took to X to share his pic with the wrestler. He wrote, “Not all victories look alike. Some end up as a glittering souvenir in a cabinet but the ones that matter more find their way into the stories we tell our children.”

The Bronze medal hockey match between India and Spain has started. As of now, none of the team has scored a goal.

Neeraj Chopra‘s javelin throw final is taking place at the iconic Stade de France in Paris.

If Neeraj Chopra clinches the top spot on the podium, he will become only the fifth man in Olympic history to defend the javelin title. This victory would also make him the first Indian to win two gold medals in an individual event at the Olympics.

For mobile users, the event will be available for streaming on the JioCinema app and website.

The final will be aired live on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD

In a recent interview with JioCinema, Chopra shared his perspective as a defending champion: “Being the reigning champion drives me to stay motivated and well-prepared. It’s crucial to keep my focus on the task at hand.” He also remarked on the difference in weather conditions compared to Tokyo, noting that Paris is cooler and less humid, which might influence his performance.

Neeraj Chopra‘s qualification throw was his second-best performance ever, just behind his personal best of 89.94 meters set at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022. With a new milestone in mind, Chopra will aim to achieve a throw of 90.00 meters in the final.

Olympic bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale held a celebratory roadshow in Pune on Thursday to mark his historic achievement at the Paris Olympics. Kusale has made history as the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event.

Neeraj Chopra‘s key competitors include Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic, the 2020 silver medalist; Julian Weber of Germany, the 2022 European Champion; and Anderson Peters from Grenada, a two-time world champion. Despite the tough competition, Chopra’s focus remains on delivering his best performance and clinching another gold for India.

Wrestler Antim Panghal is set to be banned for three years by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) following an incident where she attempted to use her accreditation card to gain unauthorized entry for her sister into the athletes’ village. This decision comes after Panghal, who was eliminated from the women’s 53kg category following her opening bout loss on Wednesday, violated disciplinary protocols.

The formal announcement of her ban will be made once she returns to India, according to a source. The Indian Olympic Association has decided to send Panghal and her support staff back after French authorities reported the breach. The source revealed that Panghal’s sister was caught impersonating her and was taken to a police station to provide a statement.