Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final with 89.34m throw

By  News On Air   Aug 06, 2024

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj Chopra started the javelin throw qualification event with a monstrous throw of 89.34m and has qualified for the final. Whereas Kishore Jena finishes at the 15th spot in the Group A qualification round. In the women’s 50kg freestyle Wrestling events, Vinesh Phogat continues to dream of her first-ever Olympic medal as she defeated Japanese world champion wrestler Yui Susaki 3-2 in the round of 16 and entered the Quarter Finals.  

In Hockey, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side has put on a spirited show at the current edition so far. They were down to 10 men in the first half of the quarter-final match against Great Britain but put on a defensive masterclass to eventually seal their place in the semi-finals. Goal Keeper P R Srijesh has kept the team afloat with some brilliant saves throughout the tournament and will play a key role against Germany. Besides, Skipper Harmanpreet is in sublime form and also bagged seven goals and is expected to swell on the crucial day.

India is the most successful hockey nation in Olympic history, having won 12 medals: eight gold, one silver, and three bronze. However, India last featured in the Olympic final 44 years ago in Moscow in 1980. The India vs Germany hockey semi-final will be played at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium at 10:30 PM IST today.