The Olympic champion's first throw covered a distance of 86.92m which was followed by three failed attempts as Chopra could not manage to execute a legal throw.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw athletes create new records and the Games witnessed many firsts. From Simone Biles being vocal about her mental health issues to Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi tied for gold in the men's high jump event, we bring you the top 10 magical moments from the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The delay in the Games gave athletes further time to hone their skills and the Indian contingent fared well in Tokyo. India won a record seven medals and finished 48th in the rankings table, with Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal in javelin throw being the highlight of the Indian performance.
Mirabai Chanu's heartwarming tale of redemption at the Tokyo Olympics was the defining moment for Indian weightlifting in a reasonably successful 2021 but the sport itself faced an uncertain future globally with long-standing governance and doping-related problems threatening its place in the Olympics going forward.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also handed an additional cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each to 10 athletes from the state who participated in Tokyo Olympics.
Taking to Twitter, the senior Congress leader said, "As we in India celebrate the occasional bronze medal at the Olympics, look at the Chinese ultranationalists denouncing their athletes for winning silvers!"
Wrestler Sushil Kumar, who is currently lodged at Delhi's Tihar jail in a murder case, turned emotional on Thursday as he watched Ravi Dahiya lose the men's freestyle 57kg title clash 4-7 to reigning world champion Zavur Uguev at the Olympic Games.
The family members of PR Sreejesh, who is the goalkeeper in the Indian men's hockey team, celebrated the victory of team India at the Tokyo Olympics.
Lovlina won the Bronze medal in the women's welterweight category (64-69 kg) at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Busenaz Surmeneli defeated the Indian boxer by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Members from the film industry, among millions of fellow Indians, have taken to social media to congratulate the 23-year-old for her feat.
ndia men's hockey team's dream run for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics came to a halt as World No. 2 Belgium defeated the Manpreet Singh-led side 5-2 in Tokyo on Tuesday. India will now the loser between Australia and Germany in the second final in the bronze medal match.
India men's hockey team's dream run for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics came to a halt as World No. 2 Belgium defeated the Manpreet Singh-led side 5-2 in Tokyo on Tuesday. India will now the loser between Australia and Germany in the second final in the bronze medal match.
The Indian women's hockey team created history, reaching their first-ever semifinal in Olympics after the side stunned World No.2 Australia 1-0 on Monday. Gurjit Kaur scored India's sole goal from the penalty corner to lead India to the final four of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Taking to Instagram, NASA shared an image of Tokyo, where Olympic games are being held, showing the city glowing bright with the magic of the Olympics. The image was captured by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough.
The pandemic could have been under control by now, if vaccines that were "meant to douse the flames of the pandemic" were allocated more equitably, Ghebreyesus said in his keynote speech at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session.
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There were reports that the Ugandan weightlifter had left a note saying he didn't want to return to his country.
The ace Indian tennis player in men's singles was ranked 144 when the cut-off date for qualification was applied on June 14.
In the virtual event, Tendulkar told them to chase the dream of winning an Olympic medal relentlessly.
The Sania-Ankita pair is India's best bet in Tokyo. Time will tell whether they are able to convert expectations into a medal.
Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media are arriving in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread opposition from the general public.
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