26-year-old Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Paris Olympic final with a 89.34m throw, setting stage for potential gold medal win.

26-year-old Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, defending Olympic champion, has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics with a season's best throw of 89.34 meters. Chopra achieved this in his opening throw, surpassing the automatic qualifying mark of 84 meters. This performance sets the stage for him to potentially claim another gold medal in the event on August 8, making him only the fifth global athlete to defend their javelin throw title and the first Indian to win two consecutive individual gold medals.

August 05, 2024
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