Paris: Neeraj Chopra, the defending javelin throw champion, secured his spot in the final with an impressive 89.34-meter throw on his first attempt at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This performance, the second-best of his career, easily surpassed the 84-meter qualification mark.
Chopra’s personal best is 89.94 meters, set in 2022, and his season’s best was 88.36 meters from May. The men’s javelin throw final is set for August 8.
Chopra will face strong competition, including Germany’s Julian Weber, who qualified with a throw of 87.76 meters, and Grenada’s Anderson Peters, who threw 88.63 meters. Czechia’s Jakub Vadljech (85.63 meters) and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem (86.59 meters) also qualified.
Indian javelin thrower Kishore Jena did not advance, finishing ninth in his heat with a best throw of 80.73 meters.
In the women’s 400 meters, Kiran Pahal did not progress past the repechage round, clocking 52.59 seconds and finishing last in her heat. Only the top athletes from each heat and the repechage round advanced to the semi-finals, and Pahal did not make the cut.
Only hope for a gold medal from India. Neeraj chopra has done it and will do it again this time.
Wishing him best of luck and hoping to see update from @TimesOfSenapati
The javelin throw is a track and field event in which an athlete throws a spear-like object called a javelin. The javelin is typically made of metal or fiberglass and has a pointed tip and a cord or tape wrapped around the grip.
Here’s a brief overview of the javelin throw event:
Objective: To throw the javelin as far as possible.
Technique:
1. Grip: The athlete holds the javelin with their throwing hand, gripping the cord or tape.
2. Stance: The athlete stands behind the throwing line with their feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Run-up: The athlete takes a short run-up (about 10-15 meters) to build speed and momentum.
4. Throw: The athlete releases the javelin at the peak of their throwing motion, using their legs, core, and arm to generate power.
5. Follow-through: The athlete follows through with their throwing motion, keeping their arm extended.
Competition:
1. Distance: The athlete with the longest throw wins.
2. Rounds: Typically, each athlete gets 3-6 throws, and the best throw counts.
3. Qualification: Athletes must meet a minimum distance qualification standard to advance to the final round.
Key elements:
1. Speed: Generating speed during the run-up.
2. Strength: Using leg and core strength to power the throw.
3. Technique: Proper grip, stance, and throwing motion.
4. Flexibility: Maintaining flexibility in the shoulders, arms, and legs.
The javelin throw requires a combination of strength, speed, technique, and flexibility, making it a challenging and exciting event in track and field.