Paris Olympics 2024: Where can Indian fans watch Neeraj Chopra's men's javelin throw final on TV, OTT and more
Neeraj Chopra placed first out of the 12 athletes who advanced to the final, and he was the standout performer in both Group A and Group B, which comprised 32 javelin throwers.
Updated : August 08, 2024 05:57 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra placed first out of the 12 athletes who advanced to the final, and he was the standout performer in both Group A and Group B, which comprised 32 javelin throwers.
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After an impressive performance in the qualification round, reigning champion Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Needing to breach the 84 meters mark to qualify, Neeraj Chopra, threw a breathtaking throw of 89.34 meters on his first try at the Stade de France.
There is a lot of excitement leading up to the final, especially after seeing how his main rivals performed during qualification. Chopra placed first out of the 12 athletes who advanced to the final, and he was the standout performer in both Group A and Group B, which comprised 32 javelin throwers.
As he is set to take the field again, Chopra is about to create history as the last real hope for gold in these Olympics for India. If he prevails, he will become the first athlete from India to win two gold medals in an individual Olympic competition, and only the sixth man to successfully defend a javelin championship in Olympic history.
Neeraj Chopra let it fly, giving flight to the dreams of the legendary Milkha Singh! 🤩
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) August 8, 2024
Milkha Singh and PT Usha missed out on a medal, but the golden boy Neeraj Chopra went all out. The reigning champion will compete in the final tonight. 🙌#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/0etHnynDMq
Players that can pose tough competition for Neeraj Chopra:
Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic)
Julian Weber (Germany)
Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan)
Anderson Peters (Gernada)
Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)
Kishore Jena, another Indian competitor, competed in the men's javelin qualification but, with a throw of 80.73 meters, could not go to the finals. With a throw of 87.54 meters in the Asian Games, Jena earned automatic qualification, but she has subsequently struggled to surpass the 80-meter mark.
Happy Neeraj Chopra day, to all those who celebrate. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TLRXRAByrt
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 6, 2024
When and where to watch?
The men's javelin throw final is set for Thursday, August 8, at the Stade de France in Paris, beginning at 11:55 PM IST. Fans wanting to support Neeraj Chopra can watch the event live on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD. Additionally, the competition will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
With the stakes high and all eyes on Chopra, this final promises to be an electrifying contest as he aims to secure another gold medal and further enhance his illustrious career.