Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin throw star, dazzled at the Paris 2024 Olympics but fell short for the second consecutive gold medal. Despite surpassing his gold-medal throw from the Tokyo Games by 1.87 meters, Chopra settled for silver as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history with a record-breaking performance.
In a thrilling display of javelin throw, Nadeem threw 92.97 meters to set an Olympic record and secure gold, becoming the first from Pakistan to achieve this feat in an individual event. Chopra’s remarkable effort, which saw him land a throw of 90.35 meters, was not enough to overtake Nadeem, who managed to exceed the 90-meter mark with his final attempt.
Chopra’s standout throw came on his second attempt in the final. However, a series of four consecutive fouls hampered his ability to capture gold. His performance in the qualification round, where he achieved a throw of 89.34 meters, demonstrated his high caliber, but he could not surpass his season’s best in the final.
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Following the competition, sports personalities, and fans from across India celebrated Chopra’s achievement. Former Indian cricket skipper Mithali Raj took to social media to express her admiration, tweeting, “India’s fifth medal has a silver lining!” Raj praised Chopra’s remarkable feat at the Paris Games and commended his continued excellence.
Jhulan Goswami, another celebrated figure in Indian sports, shared her thoughts on Twitter, saying, “Every cloud has a silver lining, and for every sport, we have athletes like Neeraj who keep our hopes alive. Thank you for winning India’s first silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.”
In addition, cricketers Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues also conveyed their support through Instagram, celebrating Chopra’s journey and encouraging him for future competitions. The nation is buzzed with pride, eagerly anticipating Chopra’s continued success as he sets his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.