Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra, 26, won a silver medal in javelin at the Paris Olympics with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Despite a strong second attempt, he had four consecutive foul throws, preventing him from retaining his gold medal.

Nita Ambani Congratulates Neeraj Chopra

Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, congratulated Neeraj Chopra, stating that his achievement has uplifted the spirit of the nation and that he will be remembered as a legend in Indian athletics.

She said, “Congratulations, Neeraj Chopra, for winning Silver in Javelin at the Paris Games! You have once again uplifted the spirit of an entire nation and made every Indian proud! Your story – starting from Shivaji Stadium in Panipat to the Stade de France in Paris – is a beacon of hope and inspiration for every athlete and for all of us. You will be remembered for generations to come as a true legend of Indian athletics. Wishing you even greater success and glory in the years ahead.”

Performance Details

Neeraj’s first and third attempts were invalidated by red flags, and his final three attempts were also fouls. Despite his strong performance in the qualification round, where he threw 89.34 meters, his 89.45-meter throw was his second-best performance but not enough to retain his gold. He looked under pressure before taking the run and the Indian javelin thrower crossed the line once again and was given a red flag in his fifth attempt. His last and sixth attempt was also disqualified after he crossed the line while throwing.