In a thrilling javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, secured the country’s first silver medal at these Games. Neeraj’s throw of 89.45 meters earned him the second spot on the podium, marking yet another historic achievement in his illustrious career. This silver medal adds to Neeraj’s Olympic legacy, making him the fifth Indian athlete to become a two-time Olympic medalist.
The gold medal was claimed by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a phenomenal throw of 92.97 meters. This throw was the farthest in a javelin final at the Olympics since Andreas Thorkildsen’s 90.57 meters at the Beijing 2008 Games. Neeraj graciously acknowledged Arshad’s victory, stating, “It was Arshad Nadeem’s day. He was better than me on the night. Congratulations to him.”
Despite the disappointment of not securing gold, Neeraj remained positive and focused on future improvements. “We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country… It’s time to improve the game now…We will sit and discuss and improve the performance,” he said. Neeraj also expressed his determination to achieve even greater heights, admitting that he “won’t be at peace” until he surpasses his performance in Paris.
This silver medal is a significant achievement for Neeraj Chopra, who continues to inspire millions with his dedication and sportsmanship. His performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a testament to his hard work and resilience, further solidifying his status as one of India’s greatest athletes.
With this achievement, Neeraj joins an elite group of Indian Olympians, including Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, PV Sindhu, and Manu Bhaker, who have won multiple Olympic medals. Neeraj’s silver at Paris adds to his gold from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making him a two-time Olympic medalist. The entire nation congratulates Neeraj Chopra on his remarkable achievement and looks forward to seeing him continue to excel on the world stage. His performance at the Paris Olympics is a proud moment for India and an inspiration to athletes across the country.
In a thrilling javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra, secured the country’s first silver medal at these Games. Neeraj’s throw of 89.45 meters earned him the second spot on the podium, marking yet another historic achievement in his illustrious career. This silver medal adds to Neeraj’s Olympic legacy, making him the fifth Indian athlete to become a two-time Olympic medalist.
The gold medal was claimed by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a phenomenal throw of 92.97 meters. This throw was the farthest in a javelin final at the Olympics since Andreas Thorkildsen’s 90.57 meters at the Beijing 2008 Games. Neeraj graciously acknowledged Arshad’s victory, stating, “It was Arshad Nadeem’s day. He was better than me on the night. Congratulations to him.”
Despite the disappointment of not securing gold, Neeraj remained positive and focused on future improvements. “We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country… It’s time to improve the game now…We will sit and discuss and improve the performance,” he said. Neeraj also expressed his determination to achieve even greater heights, admitting that he “won’t be at peace” until he surpasses his performance in Paris.
This silver medal is a significant achievement for Neeraj Chopra, who continues to inspire millions with his dedication and sportsmanship. His performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a testament to his hard work and resilience, further solidifying his status as one of India’s greatest athletes.
With this achievement, Neeraj joins an elite group of Indian Olympians, including Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, PV Sindhu, and Manu Bhaker, who have won multiple Olympic medals. Neeraj’s silver at Paris adds to his gold from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making him a two-time Olympic medalist. The entire nation congratulates Neeraj Chopra on his remarkable achievement and looks forward to seeing him continue to excel on the world stage. His performance at the Paris Olympics is a proud moment for India and an inspiration to athletes across the country.
