Golden boy says 'Namaskar Paris'! Neeraj Chopra shares photos at Olympic Games village; fans get excited

The Paris Olympic Games are in full swing, and Team India has already secured two bronze medals in shooting, thanks to Manu Bhaker's individual win as well as her joint win with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed team event. With two days remaining before the track and field events, anticipation has been high for India's 'Golden Boy,' Neeraj Chopra, to join the contingent.

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Soon enough, India's javelin throw star arrived at the Olympic Games Village in Paris on Tuesday, July 30. The 26-year-old shared photos of himself at the venue and said, "नमस्कार, Paris! Excited to finally reach the Olympic Games Village. #Paris2024."

Fans were thrilled to see him in the Indian jersey, and they took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their hopes of seeing him defend the gold medal he won at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Neeraj Chopra will participate in the Men's Group A Javelin Throw Qualification Round on August 6 at the Stade de France. As the defending champion, the Haryana-born has a chance to become the first Indian to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. However, he will face stiff competition from players like Czech Jakub Vadlejch, who upset him in the Doha leg of the 2024 Diamond League with an 88.38-meter throw.

At the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old became the first Indian to win a gold medal in track and field with an 87.58-meter throw. However, his journey to Paris was difficult, punctuated by ailments that forced him to withdraw from several tournaments. Despite these obstacles, Chopra has prioritized recuperation and rest.

He pulled from the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 as a precaution before the Olympics. Chopra has acknowledged the pressure of defending his championship, but he is ready to provide a standout performance and raise the Indian flag at the sporting event.

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