Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden boy in javelin throw, is poised to make history once again as he prepares for the men’s javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The reigning Olympic champion, Chopra, made a resounding statement in the qualification round with a monstrous throw of 89.34m, topping the field with ease.
However, the road to defending his title will be far from straightforward. The competition in Paris is fierce, with nine throwers surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 84m, compared to just six in Tokyo. Five of these elite athletes, including Chopra, qualified for the final with their first throws, indicating the depth of talent in the field.
Chopra, now 26, is no stranger to the global stage, having competed for over eight years. He is aware of the challenges that lie ahead and is determined to etch his name in Olympic history. If he manages to secure gold, he will become only the fifth man in Olympic javelin throw history to successfully defend his title.
The Indian star has the potential to become the most decorated Indian Olympian in individual sports. Currently, he is tied with shuttler PV Sindhu, wrestler Sushil Kumar, and shooter Manu Bhaker, who have each won two Olympic medals. A medal of any color in Paris would elevate Chopra to the pinnacle of Indian Olympic history.
The men’s javelin final is scheduled to take place on August 8, 2024, at 11:55 pm IST. The event will be broadcast live on Sports 18 and streamed online on Jio Cinema. Indian fans will be eagerly awaiting Chopra’s performance as he aims to bring glory to the nation and cement his legacy as one of the greatest javelin throwers of all time.
