New Delhi. India’s Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal in the javelin throw event of Tokyo Olympics, has now set a new record at the Pavo Nurmi Games in Finland. On Tuesday, Neeraj threw javelin for 89.30 meters. Earlier in the Tokyo Olympics, he had thrown 87.58 meters. Along with this, Neeraj also improved his national record. However, he won the silver medal at the Pavo Nurmi Games. The Pavo Nurmi Games are considered the largest track and field competition in Finland. This competition is going on every year since 1957. It is one of the most prestigious competitions outside the Diamond League meetings. After the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj had said that his goal is to throw javelin up to 90 meters. They seem to be moving in that direction.
After about 10 months, Neeraj, who was participating in a tournament, threw a javelin in his second throw for 89.30 meters. He threw 86.92 meters in the first attempt. The third, fourth and fifth throws became invalid. In the last throw, he threw a javelin for 85.85 meters. Neeraj had to stay behind Finland’s Olivier Hellander after several throws were invalid. Helander won the gold medal. He had thrown up to 89.93 metres. Neeraj had earlier set a national record of 88.07m javelin throw in March 2021 in Patiala. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has praised Neeraj’s achievement as brilliant.
Golden Great @Neeraj_chopra1 does it again!
• Neeraj Chopra threw 89.30 meters at Paavo Nurmi Games to create a new National Record !
Absolutely THRILLED
You’ve got to see his throw ! pic.twitter.com/wwKYLj9KU3
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) June 14, 2022
Neeraj Chopra will now take part in the Corten Games to be held in Finland on Saturday. After this, on June 30, Stockholm will also compete in the javelin throw match at the Leg of the Diamond League. Neeraj also took training in America and Turkey before reaching Finland. Neeraj is also going to participate in the World Championships to be held in Eugene, USA from July 15 to 24. Where new records are being expected from him.