Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights Javelin throw Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: India’s star player Neeraj Chopra has done it again! Chopra has won back-to-back Olympic medals. While he won Gold at Tokyo Olympics, this time he claimed the Silver medal at 89.45m. With a stunning 92.97m throw in Javelin final, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem shattered the Olympic record and bagged the Gold medal.
Grenada’s Anderson Peters stood third with his throw measuring 88.54m.
On Tuesday, Neeraj Chopra delivered an impressive throw of 89.34 meters in the men’s javelin throw qualification round, securing his spot in the finals. This throw marked his second-best all-time performance in the event, just shy of his personal best of 89.94 meters achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022.
Paris Olympics 2024 Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Javelin Throw When Where to Watch Live Streaming
In other news, Young Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat advanced to the quarterfinals of the 57kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics with an impressive performance against North Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov on Thursday. The 21-year-old, who is also an Asian Championship gold medallist and the sole male wrestler from India to qualify for the Olympics, showcased exceptional agility and defense. Sehrawat consistently outmaneuvered his 29-year-old opponent, a former European champion, using effective leg holds to win the bout by technical superiority.
The men’s javelin throw final featuring Neeraj Chopra will take place on Thursday at 11:55 PM local time in Paris.