Neeraj Chopra in Javelin final with first throw

India’s brightest medal contender in athletics Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of the javelin throw event at the Olympics with a stunning first attempt of 86.65 metres, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.

Competing in his first Olympics, Chopra took just a few seconds to make to the final round, to be held on Saturday, sending the spear well past the qualifying mark of 83.50 metres during the Group A qualifications.

Finland’s Lassi Etelatalo also earned direct qualification with an effort of 84.50m.

The 23-year-old Indian left the javelin arena after his first throw, having secured his place in the final easily.

Shivpal Singh, the other Indian in the fray, will present his challenge in Group B, later in the day.

  • TOKYO OLYMPICS

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