India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final match played on August 8, Neeraj achieved a throw of 89.45 meters on his second attempt. The gold medal in the men's javelin throw event was won by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters on his second attempt.
Now there's a significant update regarding Neeraj Chopra. He will undergo surgery to overcome his hernia issue, which has recently caused him pain in the groin area. Top three doctors may perform Neeraj's surgery, but the final decision rests with Neeraj himself. After the final match, Neeraj hinted about the surgery. Chopra said, 'I will speak with my team and make a decision accordingly. Despite my current physical condition, I am pushing myself forward. I still have a lot in me, and I need to keep myself fit for it.' Due to the groin issue, Neeraj has played in very few tournaments recently.
Major Changes in Coaching Staff
Following the silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, there will be significant changes in Neeraj Chopra's coaching staff. His current coach, Klaus Bartonietz, will no longer be with him. Klaus worked with Neeraj for a few months each year. Neeraj and his team want to upgrade their backroom staff. Klaus has been working with Neeraj since 2018.
Source: aajtak
Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. It was on August 7, 2021. To achieve this, Neeraj threw 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics. However, on August 8 at the Paris Olympics, Neeraj couldn't achieve the golden success. Except for one throw, Neeraj didn't appear in form. He managed an 89.45-meter throw, which is his best so far at the Olympics. Neeraj qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.34 meters in his first attempt in the qualification round. Unfortunately, Kishore Jena missed out on qualifications.
India's Medal Tally in Paris
So far, India has won 5 medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. This includes four bronze and one silver. Manu Bhaker won the first bronze in the 10-meter air pistol event. Manu Bhaker also won the second bronze in the mixed team event, along with Sarabjot Singh. Swapnil Kusale clinched the third bronze medal in the men's 50-meter rifle three positions shooting event. The hockey team brought home a bronze, and Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in javelin throw.
