All eyes will be on Chopra as he steps onto the field for the final at the Paris Olympics 2024...
Digital Desk: Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra is all set to participate in the men's javelin throw final late today (August 8) in the night as per the Indian standard time. Tonight, all eyes will be on Chopra as he steps onto the field for the final at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The event, scheduled to start at 11:55 PM IST, has the entire nation eagerly awaiting a moment of redemption after India's recent setbacks in the Paris Games. India's golden boy has carried the weight of the country's expectations ever since his historic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
In the qualification round on Tuesday, Chopra demonstrated his class with a mammoth throw of 89.34 meters in Group B, comfortably surpassing the qualification mark of 84.00 meters. This throw, his second-best ever, ensured his place in the final and signaled his intent to defend his Olympic title. As the reigning champion, Chopra will need to summon every ounce of his skill and composure, particularly against a fiercely competitive field.
Among his competitors are Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who claimed the silver medal at the 2020 Olympics, and Germany's Julian Weber, the 2022 European Champion. Adding to the challenge is Anderson Peters of Grenada, a two-time world champion.
However, one of Chopra’s most formidable rivals will be Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who qualified for the final with a season-best throw of 86.59 meters. Nadeem and Chopra have developed a fierce rivalry, though Chopra holds a dominant 9-0 record in their head-to-head meetings. Despite this, Nadeem’s best throw of 90.18 meters at the 2022 Commonwealth Games stands as a reminder that he cannot be underestimated.
Chopra’s throw in the qualification round was a clear statement of his form and focus. Reflecting on the conditions in Paris compared to Tokyo, Chopra mentioned in an interview with JioCinema that the cooler and less humid weather in Paris could work to his advantage. The 26-year-old also emphasized that the challenge of defending his title serves as a strong motivation for him.
As Chopra aims to breach the elusive 90.00-meter mark tonight, the entire nation will be watching, hoping for another golden chapter in Indian sports history.
Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team will also be competing for a spot, facing Spain with the hope of replicating their bronze-medal performance from Tokyo 2020.
Indian sports fans are in for a thrilling night, with the potential for triumphs on multiple fronts. Chopra’s performance could very well be the highlight, offering a chance at redemption and a reaffirmation of his status as one of the world’s finest javelin throwers.
When and Where to Watch:
Event: Men’s Javelin Throw Final
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 11:55 PM IST
Telecast: Sports18 1 SD, Sports18 1 HD
Live Stream: JioCinema app and website
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