Neeraj Chopra is undoubtedly among those athletes on whom every Indian will have their eyes when he takes the field in the men's javelin throw event in the Paris Olympics 2024. Three years ago in Tokyo, Chopra had scripted history by becoming the first Indian since the nation's independence to win a track and field gold medal at the Olympic games and that victory made him a legend in Indian sports. Since then, the trajectory of his career has only gotten higher as he continued to scale greater heights. In 2023, the star javelin thrower attained another significant achievement of his career when he became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Chopra had pulled off a sensational 88.17m throw to achieve that feat. India at Paris Olympics 2024 Full Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download Online: Get Indian Contingent's Event Dates and Timings at Summer Olympic Games.

Neeraj Chopra's overwhelming success in Tokyo led to India winning a record seven medals at an edition of the Olympic Games, the most ever. This time, the 26-year-old will walk into the men's javelin throw event as the defending champion, with the possibility of becoming the only Indian to win two gold medals at the Olympics. Take a look below to get details about Neeraj Chopra's event at the Paris Olympics 2024. On Which Channel Paris Olympics 2024 Will Be Telecast Live? How To Watch Summer Olympic Games Live Streaming Online? Check Viewing Options Of Multi-Sports Event in India.

When is Neeraj Chopra's Event at Paris Olympics 2024? Know Date and Time in IST

The star athlete is one of India's biggest gold medal prospects and will be in action in the men's javelin throw qualifying round on August 6. The Group A qualifying round will be held at 1:50 PM IST (Indian Standard Time), while the one for Group B is set to take place at 3:20 PM IST. Neeraj Chopra would be expected to make it past the qualification round and into the final, which would be held on August 8 at 11:55 PM IST.

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