India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra has made it to the final of javelin throw in Paris Olympics 2024. He entered the final with a throw of 89.34 meters in his very first attempt in the Group-B qualification on Tuesday (August 6). This season is the best for Neeraj, who won gold in the Tokyo Olympics. However, India missed the final of the men’s javelin throw event. He finished ninth in Group A qualification and 18th overall with an effort of 80.73 metres. Let us tell you that the countrymen have the highest expectations of gold from defending champion Neeraj. Let us tell you when Neeraj will be seen in action in the final match.
When and what time will Neeraj’s final be held?
26-year-old Neeraj Chopra will be seen showing his strength in the final of the men’s javelin throw event on August 8. The final match will start at 11:55 pm Indian time. Apart from Neeraj, former world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada (88.63 m), Commonwealth Games gold medalist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan (86.59 m), Luis Mauricio da Silva of Brazil (85.91 m) and Adrian Maradier of Moldova (84.13 m) from Group-B. Meter) has also entered the final directly. The final match will be telecast in India on multiple channels of Sports18 network. At the same time, you can watch live online streaming on JioCinema.
Neeraj just one step away from creating history
Neeraj is just one step away from creating history in Paris. If Neeraj is successful in winning gold, he will become the fifth male javelin thrower to retain the title in the Olympics. This feat has so far been accomplished in the Olympics by Eric Lemming (Sweden, 1908 and 1912), Jonni Myra (Finland, 1920 and 1924), Jan Zelenji (Czech Republic, 1992 and 1996) and Andreas Tee (Norway, 2004 and 2008). . Neeraj can get one more opportunity if he wins gold. He will become the first Indian athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympic individual category. He has won several titles including gold at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
