Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Men’s Javelin Throw Final With Monster First Throw of 89.34 m in Qualification Round
Much like his performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw itself. The other Indian in fray, Kishore Jena, is unlikely to make the 12-man final after managing a best throw of 80.73m.
Paris, August 6: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m here on Tuesday. Much like his performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw itself. Neeraj Chopra 89.34 M Throw Video: Watch Star Javelin Thrower’s Massive Effort As He Qualifies for Men’s Javelin Throw Final at Paris Olympics 2024.
The other Indian in fray, Kishore Jena, is unlikely to make the 12-man final after managing a best throw of 80.73m. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, also qualified for the finals with a throw of 86.59m.
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