Indian Athlete Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Javelin Final With 89.34m Throw
Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made an impressive start in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Games. He secured his spot in the final with a standout performance. Chopra, who is competing in the qualification round of Group B, unleashed a throw of 89.34 metres, surpassing the qualification mark of 84 metres by a remarkable 5.34 meters. This effort marked his best-ever attempt at the Summer Games and signalling a strong defence of his title.
In his qualification group, Chopra showcased his prowess on his first attempt, setting the tone for his campaign in Paris. The only other Indian javelin thrower, Kishore Jena, achieved a best throw of 80.73 metres but did not make the final cut, as only the top 12 performers or those who meet the qualification mark advance.