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Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final: Neeraj clinches Silver with season-best throw; Nadeem wins Gold

Neeraj Chopra men's javelin final: India javelin ace registered his season-best throw of 89.34 meters in the men's qualification round to finish on top and is looking to defend his gold in the finals at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

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Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final: Neeraj clinches Silver with season-best throw; Nadeem wins Gold

Neeraj Chopra is set to carry the golden hopes of all Indian supporters in the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Neeraj has been India's best hope for gold at the 33rd Summer Games and further raised expectations with a stellar performance in the qualification round on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old registered a brilliant throw of 89.34 meters, the best among 30 athletes and his personal best of 2024. Neeraj faces some tough challenges from Vadlejch Jakub, Anderson Peters and Arshdad Nadeem at Stade de France. 

 

Live updates : Neeraj Chopra men's javelin final, Paris Olympics live

  • 1:23 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Podium finishes

    1. Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) - 92.97m
    2. Neeraj Chopra (India) - 89.45m
    3. Peters Anderson (Grenada) - 88.54m
  • 1:15 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj Chopra wins silver

    No comeback from Neeraj Chopra as he fouls again but finishes 2nd to win a silver medal.

    Leader Arshad Nadeem finishes with a 91.47m throw and wins historic gold.

    Arshad becomes the first Pakistani to win an individual gold in the Olympics. Pakistan win Olympic medal after 32 years.

  • 1:11 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Anderson Peters claim bronze

    Andersen Peters finishes third with an 81.83m finish and claims a bronze medal.

  • 1:10 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Jakub Vadlejch misses out on medal

    The world no.1 Jakub Vadlejch misses the podium finish after reaching just 83.27m in his last attempt.

  • 1:08 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Julian Weber OUT

    Julian Weber finishes at the sixth position with a 84.09m throw in his last attempt. 

  • 1:06 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Standings ahead of last attempt

    1. Arshad Nadeem - 92.97m
    2. Neeraj Chopra - 89.45m
    3. Peters Anderson - 88.54m
    4. Jakub Vadlejch - 88.50m
    5. Yego Julius - 87.72m
    6. Julian Weber - 87.40m
  • 1:02 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj fouls again

    Another foul as he crosses a line after his fifth attempt. Just one attempt to go. 

  • 1:01 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Jakub Vadlejch stays 4th

    Another disappointing throw of 84.98m for the world no.1 Jakub Vadlejch as he fails to penetrate top three after his fifth attempt. 

  • 12:56 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Julian Weber improves

    The German star Julian Webber stays 6th despite throwing 87.40m in his fifth attempt.

  • 12:53 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj 2nd after 4th attempt

    1. Arshad Nadeem - 92.97m
    2. Neeraj Chopra - 89.45m
    3. Peters Anderson - 88.54m
    4. Jakub Vadlejch - 88.50m
    5. Yego Julius - 87.72m
  • 12:51 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Foul for Neeraj

    Third foul in four attempts for Neeraj as he struggles to produce his best today. 

    He stays 2nd in the standings with a season-best throw of 89.45m. 

  • 12:49 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Jakub Vadlejch fouls

    Jakub Vadlejch fouls in his third attempt and drops to 4th spot in the standings. 

  • 12:49 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Peters Anderson goes 3rd

    Peters Anderson throws a brilliant 88.540 meters in his third attempt to surpass Jakub and go 3rd in the standings.

  • 12:41 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Standings after 3rd attempt

    Javelin

  • 12:34 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj fouls again

    Another foul and below 80-meter throw from Neeraj Chopra. 

    Neeraj stays 2nd in the standings to qualify for the top 8 round. 

  • 12:31 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Nadeem throws 88.72 meters

    Arshad Nadeem throws 88.72 meters in his third attempt to stay top of the standings.

  • 12:27 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Jakub Vadlejch goes 3rd

    Jakub Vadlejch goes 88.50 meters in his third attempt and goes third in the standings.

  • 12:25 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Standings after 2nd attempt

    Javelin

  • 12:21 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj Chopra improves

    Neeraj Chopra proves his dominance by reaching 89.45 in his second attempt and also boosts to 2nd in the standings. 

  • 12:18 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Arshad Nadeem shatters record

    Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan stuns everyone with a 92.97m throw in his second attempt. 

    It's new all-time Olympic record. 

  • 12:15 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Peters Anderson goes top

    Peters Anderson reaches 87.87 meters to go top in the standings while the world no.1 Vadlejch goes 84.52 meters in the second attempt.

  • 12:11 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Standings after 1st attempt

    Javelin

  • 12:05 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Julius Yego goes third

    Julius Yego throws 80.29 meters to go third in the standings. 

  • 12:02 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Arshad Nadeem fouls

    Pakistani star Arshad Nadeem fouls in his first attempt. A first foul in the final. Five more attempts to go. 

    Medal contender Julian Weber of Germany also fouls in his first attempt. 

  • 12:00 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Keshorn Walcott goes top with 86.16 meters

     Keshorn Walcott throws 86.16 meters in his first attempt to go top in the standings. 

  • 11:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Peters Anderson reaches 84.70m

    The two-time world champion Peters Anderson reaches 84.70m in his first attempt.

  • 11:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Jakub Vadlejch starts

    The world no.1 Jakub Vadlejch starts with a 80.15 meters in his first attempt.

  • 11:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Players take stand

    All players enter the field one by one as fans cheer loudly ahead of the much-awaited final at Stade de France.

  • 11:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj Chopra arrives

  • 11:38 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Neeraj Chopra eyes historic feat today

    Neeraj Chopra will become India's most successful Olympian in individual sport if he wins a gold today. 

    No Indian has ever won two golds in Olympic history. Ace badminton players PV Sindhu, wrestler Sushil Kumar and shooter Manu Bhaker have won two Olympic medals each since India's Independence. 

     

  • 11:31 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: What happened in the 2020 Tokyo Games?

    In Tokyo, Neeraj Chopra stunned the sporting world by claiming India's first-ever individual Olympic gold in athletics. 

    Neeraj registered a 87.58-meter throw to win gold in the men's javelin final. The current no.1 Jakub Vadlejch finished second with 86.67 meters and Vitezslav Vesely clinched a bronze with a 85.44m throw. 

  • 11:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Rishabh Pant pleads for support

    The star Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has asked fans to support Neeraj Chopra in the final and has announced prizes for the supporters. 

  • 11:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Qualification round results

    In a qualification round on August 6, Indian contenders Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena were slotted into two different groups.

    Kishore struggled to impress and finished ninth in his group with a best attempt of 80.73 meters.

    Neeraj stunned everyone by recording a sensation 89.34-meter throw in his first and only attempt, and easily topped the standings among 30 contenders.

    The world no.1 Jakub Vadlejch registered 85.63 meters in his first attempt to secure final qualification. German star Julian Weber registered an 87.76-meter throw to finish thrid and the two-time world champion Anderson Peters recorded 87.76 meters to finish just behind Neeraj. 

  • 10:50 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live updates: Event to begin at 11:55 pm

  • 10:48 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Neeraj Chopra javelin throw final live coverage

    Hello everyone and welcome to India TV's live coverage of the men's javelin throw final event at the Paris Olympics 2024 today.

    India's ace athlete Neeraj Chopra looks to defend his gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games and create history for India in the Summer Games. Four medal contenders who have previously crossed a 90-meter mark in javelin throw are also in contention for the gold medal today.

    So, stay tuned to receive regular updates, live standings and highlights here.