Neeraj Chopra to Defend His Javelin Gold
India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, is set to defend his gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 24-year-old will take to the field on Thursday, August 8, at the Stade de France in Paris, to compete in the men’s javelin throw final.
A Season’s Best Effort: Neeraj Chopra stormed into the final with a season’s best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round. This impressive throw not only secured his spot in the final but also sent a strong message to his competitors.
The Final Showdown: The men’s javelin throw final is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 8, at 11:55 PM IST. Neeraj Chopra will face stiff competition from some of the world’s best javelin throwers, including Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Arshad Nadeem, and Anderson Peters.
India’s Medal Hopes: Neeraj Chopra’s performance has raised India’s hopes of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The country’s medal tally currently stands at three bronze medals, and a gold medal win by Neeraj Chopra would be a significant boost to India’s Olympic campaign.
India to Fight for Hockey Bronze
India’s men’s hockey team will face Spain in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Germany in the semifinals. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, had a great start to the game, but eventually, Marco Miltkau scored the winner late in the second half to seal Germany’s spot in the final.
Despite the loss, India’s hockey team has shown great spirit and determination throughout the tournament. They had earlier defeated Great Britain in the quarterfinals, coming back from a goal down to win the match 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
The bronze medal match against Spain will be a crucial one for India, as they look to win their second consecutive Olympic medal in hockey. The team will be hoping to repeat their bronze medal win from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Schedule: The bronze medal match between India and Spain will take place on Thursday, August 8, at 11:55 PM IST.
India’s Medal Hopes: India’s medal tally currently stands at three bronze medals, and a win in the hockey bronze medal match could take the total to four. The nation will be watching with bated breath as the hockey team takes on Spain in the final showdown.
Previous Performances: India had won the bronze medal in hockey at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, ending a 41-year wait for a medal in the sport. The team will be hoping to repeat that feat at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Mirabai Chanu Breaks Down After Missing Paris Olympics 2024 Weightlifting Bronze By 1 Kg
India’s weightlifting star, Mirabai Chanu, broke down in tears after missing out on the bronze medal in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics 2024 by just 1 kg. The 28-year-old had a strong start in the snatch category, lifting 88 kg in her first attempt and 92 kg in her second attempt. However, she failed to lift 94 kg in her third attempt, which would have given her a total of 200 kg and a bronze medal.
Mirabai Chanu’s performance in the clean and jerk category was equally impressive, as she lifted 115 kg in her first attempt and 117 kg in her second attempt. However, she failed to lift 120 kg in her third attempt, which would have given her a total of 212 kg and a bronze medal.
The bronze medal went to China’s Jiang Huihua, who lifted a total of 201 kg, just 1 kg more than Mirabai Chanu’s total.
A Strong Performance: Despite missing out on the medal, Mirabai Chanu’s performance was commendable. She had earlier won the silver medal in the same event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and her performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 was a testament to her hard work and dedication.
A Heartbreaking Moment: Mirabai Chanu’s disappointment was evident as she broke down in tears after missing out on the bronze medal. The weight of the moment seemed too much for her to bear, but she was soon consoled by her coach and teammates.
Schedule for Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13
- Golf: Women’s Individual Strokeplay Round 2: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar — 12:30pm
- Athletics: Men’s javelin throw final: Neeraj Chopra– 11:55pm
- Wrestling: Men’s 57kg freestyle round of 16: Aman Sehrawat — 2:30pm
- Men’s 57 kg freestyle quarter-finals: Aman Sehrawat — 4:20 pm
- Men’s 57 kg freestyle semi-finals (If qualified): Aman Sehrawat —9:45 pm onwards
- Women’s 57kg freestyle round of 16: Anshu Malik — 2:30pm
- Women’s 57kg freestyle quarter-finals (If qualified): Anshu Malik —4:20 pm
- Women’s 57kg freestyle semi-finals (If qualified): Anshu Malik — 10:25 pm onwards
- Hockey: Men’s Bronze medal match: India vs Spain — 5:30pm
FAQ’s
Q: Who will Neeraj Chopra face in the final?
A: Neeraj Chopra will face stiff competition from some of the world's best javelin throwers, including Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Arshad Nadeem, and Anderson Peters.
Q: How did Neeraj Chopra qualify for the final?
A: Neeraj Chopra stormed into the final with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round.
Q: How did India reach the bronze medal match?
A: India's men's hockey team reached the bronze medal match after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Germany in the semifinals.
Q: Who is India's opponent in the bronze medal match?
A: India's men's hockey team will face Spain in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Q: How did Mirabai Chanu perform in the weightlifting event?
A: Mirabai Chanu had a strong start in the snatch category, lifting 88 kg in her first attempt and 92 kg in her second attempt. However, she failed to lift 94 kg in her third attempt, which would have given her a total of 200 kg and a bronze medal.
Q: How did Mirabai Chanu react to missing out on the bronze medal?
A: Mirabai Chanu broke down in tears after missing out on the bronze medal. The weight of the moment seemed too much for her to bear, but she was soon consoled by her coach and teammates.
