At Paris Olympics Neeraj Chopra’s brilliant 89.45m throw earned him a historic silver medal
On Thursday, Once again Neeraj Chopra etched his name in the books of history by becoming only the second Indian male athlete to secure two Olympic medals. Competing in the finals of men javelin throw, Neeraj delivered an impressive 89.45m throw to claim the silver medal. The event was marked by intense competition, particularly from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who emerged as the gold medalist.
Nadeem shattered the Olympic record with a herculean performance, registering a 92.97m throw and crossing the 90m mark twice to firmly establish his dominance in the final.
Neeraj’s path to the podium was not without challenges. He had a shaky start, committing a foul on his first attempt with a lacklustre throw. The pressure intensified when Nadeem, throwing before Neeraj, set a new Olympic record with his second attempt.
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The Indian athlete, known for his composure and ability to deliver under pressure, rose to the occasion in his second throw. Neeraj regained composure and delivered a season-best throw of 89.45m, ensuring he remained in second position throughout the final.