Neeraj Chopra Highlights: 2024 Paavo Nurmi Games, Mens Javelin Throw© X (formerly Twitter)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 Highlights, Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw: World champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra claims top spot with 85.97m throw in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Neeraj was back in action after missing the Ostrava Golden Spike meet as a precautionary measure. Neeraj was up against a host of global talents including Anderson Peters, Keshorn Walcott, Oliver Helander and Max Dehning – the youngest player to breach the 90m mark. Neeraj finished second at this competition back in 2022.
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22:52 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Neeraj Chopra wins
Neeraj Chopra has done it! 82.97m in the final attempt but he has won at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024!
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22:36 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Fifth Attempt
Again not a great fifth attempt for Neeraj Chopra and he steps out in time for it to not count. One throw remaining and it looks like he is headed for a win.
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22:26 (IST)
Pavoo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Weak 4th attempt
A weak fourth attempt from Neeraj Chopra as he could only manage a 82.21m throw. However, he still remains in the lead.
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22:23 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Max Dehning
Somewhat disappointing show from Max Dehning – the youngest member of the 90m club. He skipped his third attempt and has struggled to come up with a solid attempt.
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22:20 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Clear lead
While Neeraj Chopra did fall behind on one occasion, it has been a comprehensive show from the Indian athlete. His throw was the best in the competition till now by a fair margin and considering how his opponents are performing, he can be headed for an easy win.
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22:09 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Neeraj back in lead
The trademark Neeraj Chopra shout is back and it means that he has taken back the lead. 85.97m on his third attempt and the world champion has taken a substantial lead.
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22:00 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Neeraj 2nd
Oliver Helander has taken the lead with his second throw of 83.96m and that means Neeraj Chopra is down to second!
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21:58 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Decent second attempt
Second attempt for Neeraj Chopra and it is a decent 83.45m. Not as good as the first one but this is good consistency by the Olympic champion. However, he will need something better to guarantee his victory.
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21:53 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Neeraj in top spot
Neeraj Chopra is in the top spot right now with Anderson Peters in second place with 82.58m.
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21:50 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: 83.62m
Neeraj Chopra is the first person to throw and it is 83.62m. Not a bad start for the world champion as he makes his intentions clear from the get go.
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21:38 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Almost time
We are not very far from the start of the men’s javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024. Neeraj Chopra will certainly be one of the favourites but the world champion will also be up against quality opposition.
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21:26 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Illusive 90m mark
The Indian won a silver medal in 2022 with a throw of 89.30m, which was a personal best at that time. Chopra improved that mark to 89.94m at the Stockholm leg of the Diamond League in the same year.
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21:22 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Massive year
This is a huge year for Neeraj Chopra as we head towards the Paris Olympics 2024. He will be the defending champion heading into the competition but the opponents are promised to be tougher for the world champion.
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21:15 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Injury scare
Neeraj Chopra had withdrawn from last month’s Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure after he “felt something in my adductor (group of muscles located on inner thighs)” He began his season at the Doha Diamond League in May, where he finished second with his final throw of 88.36m, the ninth best mark of his career.
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21:09 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Live streaming details
The Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sports 18 TV channel in India. Live streaming of the Paavo Nurmi Games athletics meet will also be available for live streaming on Jio Cinema.
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21:00 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Notable absentees
Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czechia, who beat Neeraj in the Doha Diamond League last month, and World Championships silver medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan have pulled out of this meet.
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20:54 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Official timing
Neeraj Chopra is scheduled to take the field in the men’s javelin throw event on Tuesday from 9:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards.
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20:46 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Past record
Neeraj Chopra returns to Turku, where he had finished runner-up in 2022 with a throw of 89.30m while local boy Helander was the winner in that edition.
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20:37 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Other competitors
Anderson Peters of Grenada and 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago will also be in action at Turku. Finland’s Oliver Helander, who beat Neeraj to win the gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022, is also in the fray.
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20:30 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Tough challenge
Neeraj Chopra will have the opportunity to test himself against a star-studded field in Turku, which includes Germany’s 19-year-old Max Dehning. Dehning became the youngest javelin thrower to enter the 90m club when he recorded a 90.20m throw at the Winter Throwing Championships in Halle in February. Neeraj is yet to touch the 90m mark in his career. He has a personal best of 89.94m which is also the men’s javelin throw national record in India.
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20:24 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Impressive record
Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Doha Diamond League in his season opener with an 88.36m throw before bagging the gold medal at the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar in May – his first competition in India since the Tokyo Olympics.
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20:20 (IST)
Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Hello and welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the Pavoo Nurmi Games 2024 where world champion Neeraj Chopra will be taking part in the men’s javelin throw event.
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