Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena
Paris Olympics 2024 Neeraj Chopra Event: All Indians are eagerly waiting for the javelin throw event of India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra in the Paris Olympics 2024. The qualification round of this event will start today i.e. on 6th August at 1:50 pm Indian time, in which apart from Neeraj, Kishore Jena is also participating. A total of 32 athletes are participating in the qualification round of this event, in which 2 separate groups of 16 each have been formed. While Kishore Jena has been given a place in the first group, Neeraj is part of the second group.
You will have to cross a minimum mark of 84 meters in the qualification round
Talking about the qualification round of the javelin throw event, all the athletes participating in it will get a chance to throw the javelin 3 times, in which their best throw will be included. To qualify for the final event, one has to cross the mark of at least 84 meters. If many athletes do not manage to do so, then in this situation a total of 12 best performing athletes will make their place for the medal round.
Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics, has a season best throw of 88.36 meters. He did not appear in much action this year due to focusing more on his fitness. Talking about Kishore Jena, he had a throw of 87.54 meters in the last Asian Games but his season best throw is 80.84 meters. If Jena manages to repeat his throw of the Asian Games here, then there can be a chance for India to win two medals in this event.
What is the qualification mark to reach the final of the javelin throw event?
To reach the final of the javelin throw event, one must throw 84 meters.
At what time will Neeraj Chopra be seen in action?
Neeraj Chopra has been placed in Group B in the qualification round of the javelin throw event and will be seen in action at 3:20 pm.
Apart from Neeraj, which other Indian athletes are participating in this event?
Apart from Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena is also participating in the qualification round of the javelin throw event, who will be seen in action at 1:50 pm.
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