‘India’s Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra reached yet another final of the Men’s Javelin throw event, this time at the Paris Olympics 2024. The star athlete from the country delivered India’s first gold medal in the track and field events and is on the verge of repeating the feat. Since his ‘iconic’ throw exactly three years ago (he won the gold medal on August 7, 2021), the star went on to win the regional final (in 2022) and the World final (in 2023). Team India currently stands below 50th position with three bronze medals in the medals tally and Neeraj’s Gold Medal win would be a massive boost for India’s ranking. But 11 other competitors would challenge the Indian star for the top-place finish in the Men’s Javelin Throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Men's Javelin Throw Final at Paris Olympics 2024 With 89.34 M Effort in Qualification Round.

Who Are Neeraj Chopra's Opponents in Men's Javelin Throw Final at Paris Olympics 2024?

The final of the Men’s Javelin Throw event will be played on August 8, with 12 qualified athletes competing for the podium finishes. One of the major upsets from the qualification round was Max Dehning of Germany, who registered a massive 90.20 mark. The 19-year-old star managed to register a 79.24 M max throw and failed to qualify for the medal event. Genki Dean of Japan finished 13th after Lassi Etelatalo recorded an 82.91 M throw, just 0.43 M above the Japanese athlete. India’s Kishore Jena finished ninth in group A with a best throw of 80.73 M. 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.

Neeraj Chopra's Opponents in Men's Javelin Throw Final at Paris Olympics 2024

Name Country Best Attempt in Qualification Round
Neeraj Chopra India 89.34 M
Anderson Peters Grenada 88.63 M
Julian Weber Germany 87.76 M
Arshad Nadeem Pakistan 86.59 M
Julius Yego Kenya 85.97 M
Luiz Mauricio da Silva Brazil 85.91 M
Jakub Vadlejch Czech Republic 85.63 M
Toni Keranen Finland 85.27 M
Andrian Mardare Moldova 84.13 M
Oliver Helander Finland 83.81 M
Keshorn Walcott Trinidad and Tobago 83.02 M
Lassi Etelatalo Finland 82.91 M

 

While Neeraj Chopra has done exceedingly well in the qualification round, he will face tough challenges from other star athletes like Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, and Arshad Nadeem. All these athletes easily crossed the 84 M qualification mark and Arshad Nadeem did so in his first attempt. India will be hoping for a similar performance from their star athlete on the final day.

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