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Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's Top 5 Javelin Throw Achievements

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's top 5 Javelin Throw achievements
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's top 5 Javelin Throw achievements

At 26 years old, India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes India has produced. The Javelin Throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 was a stunning show, and India's Neeraj Chopra was made to fight hard before he eventually settled for silver. The star javelin thrower from Haryana has carved out a legendary career that has placed him among the elite athletes in the world. Neeraj Chopra has achieved everything with two medals at the Summer Olympic Games and gold medals at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Diamond League, Asian Championships, and even the World Junior Championships. Neeraj has also cemented his status as one of the nation's best athletes of this century. From dominating on the biggest stages to setting world records, here's a look at Neeraj Chopra's top 5 Javelin Throw achievements.

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's top 5 Javelin Throw achievements

1. Gold Medal win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 stands as the pinnacle of Neeraj Chopraโ€™s career, where he achieved a feat that no Indian had ever done before winning an Olympic gold medal in athletics. One cannot forget the moment the final throw was taken at the men's Javelin throw event in the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj Chopra again secured his place in the history books, clinching the gold medal in Tokyo with a throw measuring 87.58m, making him the first Indian track and field athlete to achieve this feat at the Olympics. Before Neeraj Chopra's outstanding performance in Tokyo, India's track record in athletics at the Summer Olympic Games was marked by heartbreaking near-misses. Milkha Singh and PT Usha narrowly missed out on podium finishes at Rome 1960 and Los Angeles 1984, respectively, falling short by a fraction of a second. Neeraj Chopra's gold medal in Tokyo marked a new era for Indian athletics.

2. Silver Medal win at the Paris Olympics 2024

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra came into the finals as a strong contender to defend his title. He had achieved a massive season best of 89.34m on his first try in the qualification round. Unfortunately, on the night of the final in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Neeraj registered a foul on his first attempt, but the field was just getting warmed up and there was little cause for concern. However, before his second turn, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem registered an incredible 92.97m on his second try, breaking the Olympic record. While Neeraj Chopra achieved a mark of 89.45m on his second throw, his remaining four attempts were registered as fouls and he had to settle for a silver medal. Chopra's silver marked another significant milestone in his illustrious career, making him only the third Indian to win consecutive individual Olympic medals. Pakistanโ€™s Arshad Nadeem won the gold with an Olympic record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters.

3. 2023 World Athletics Championships - Neeraj Chopra became India's first World Champion

2023 has to be one of Neeraj Chopra's crowning achievements came at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he became India's first-ever world champion in athletics. With a winning throw of 88.17 m, Chopra secured the gold medal edging out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who finished second. This victory saw him become a 'World Champion' for the first time. After finishing 1-2 in the 2023 World Championships, Arshad Nadeem had said he'd like a repeat of it at the Paris Olympics 2024. And finally, Nadeem's wish was fulfilled. It was India vs Pakistan at the Olympics. This is a rivalry that both take great pride in. It has always been intense but somehow, they are also able to see the big picture.

4. 2022 Zurich Diamond League - Neeraj became the 1st Indian Diamond League Champion

In the 2022 Zurich Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra added another historic achievement to his growing list of accolades. Competing in the Zurich Diamond League Final, Chopra delivered a best throw of 88.44 meters, which outclassed 2020 Tokyo silver medalist Jakub Vadlejch and European champion Julian Weber. This victory was particularly significant as it saw Neeraj Chopra become the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League trophy.

5. 2016 World U20 Championships - Neeraj Chopra sets a new World Record

Last but not the least. Neeraj Chopra's journey to stardom began at the 2016 World U20 Championships in Poland, where he showcased his immense talent on the world stage. He set a new under-20 world record with a remarkable throw of 86.48 m, shattering the previous record of 84.69 m held by Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. This record-breaking throw established Neeraj Chopra as a rising star in athletics. His record still remains the U20 world record and the U20 Asian record in Javelin Throw. Neeraj was so close to his Olympic debut. Had this throw come a few weeks earlier, he would have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Author Yuvaraja Karunakaran
Yuvaraja Karunakaran

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