What is the record of Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw?

86.48m
Neeraj Chopra’s 86.48m attempt at Bydgoszcz still stands as both the U20 world record as well as the U20 Asian record in the javelin throw. Neeraj Chopra has been in possession of the Indian national record in men’s javelin throw since 2016.

Who was the first Indian to win gold medal in javelin?

Neeraj Chopra
However, before Neeraj Chopra there was one athlete who had won not one but two gold medal for India in javelin throw at an equivalent level. In 2004 Athens Olympics, an Indian javelin thrower named Devendra Jhajharia won his first gold medal and Jhajharia did it again in 2016 at Rio.

Who won silver in javelin?

Devendra Jhajharia
India’s Devendra Jhajharia won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw – F46 final event on Monday at the Tokyo Paralympics with his best throw of 64.35, while Sundar Singh Gurjar won the bronze medal in the same event with his best throw of 64.01.

When did Neeraj Chopra win gold medal?

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who made history on August 7, 2021 by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics, was born on December 24, 1997 to a family of farmers from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana.

Who belongs Neeraj Chopra?

Chopra belongs to the community of Rors, a Hindu community, from Haryana. The Rors were considered descendants of Maratha soldiers who settled in Haryana after being defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761.

How far did Neeraj Chopra throw the javelin?

87.58m
Last month at the Tokyo Olympics, Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event with a throw of 87.58m in his second attempt. Son of a farmer from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana, 23-year-old Chopra has been a darling of people, authorities and brands since his historic sports achievement.

How did Neeraj Chopra get into javelin?

Neeraj Chopra got a direct entry as Naib Subedar in the Indian Army in May 2016 under the sports quota. His parent unit is 4 Rajputana Rifles. As a rule, no player is directly recruited into the rank of Naib Subedar in the Army, but Neeraj’s stellar record helped him get the rank of Naib Subedar.

When did Neeraj Chopra start javelin?

Jaiveer has represented Haryana in Javelin Athlete. At the age of 11, Neeraj’s weight was 80 kg and he used to go to Panipat Stadium to lose weight. During that time he got acquainted with Javelin.

Why did Neeraj Chopra choose javelin?

Neeraj would often run to shed some weight and then stand at some distance to watch some of the senior athletes practice their javelin throws. He was truly fascinated by the sport and decide to give it a try himself and as fate would have it Neeraj realised that he was very good at it as well.

How did Neeraj Chopra become the first U-20 Javelin champion?

(Source: AFI) Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level when he won a gold medal at the U-20 World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Saturday evening. Chopra created a new U-20 world record by throwing the javelin a distance of 86.48m.

Who is the best javelin thrower in India?

Indian Javelin Thrower Player List S.N Indian Javelin Thrower Best Throw 1 Neeraj Chopra 88.06 m. 2 Shivpal Singh 86.23m 3 Annu Rani 60.01 m 4 Davinder Singh Kang 83.29m

Who is Neeraj Chopra?

Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level. (Source: AFI) Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level when he won a gold medal at the U-20 World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Saturday evening.

What is the U-20 World Record for javelin throw?

Chopra created a new U-20 world record by throwing the javelin a distance of 86.48m.

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