Get ready for an exciting showdown as India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra prepares to compete in the Diamond League 2024 Final in Brussels! The Paris 2024 Olympics silver medalist is looking to end his season with a bang, aiming for a top finish in the men’s javelin throw event.
Chopra secured his spot in the final after a stellar performance in the preliminary rounds. He earned 14 points through two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne, showcasing his incredible skills and consistent performance throughout the season. While he secured his place in the final, the competition promises to be fierce.
Currently, Grenada’s Anderson Peters leads the overall standings with 29 points, followed by Germany’s Julian Weber with 21 points. Chopra sits in fourth place with 14 points, just behind Czechia’s Jakub Vadlejch who holds the third position with 16 points. Notably, Chopra’s best throw of the season came during the Lausanne leg last month, where he threw a remarkable 89.49 meters, his second-best throw ever.
However, he will face stiff competition from Peters, who holds the best throw of the season with a meet record of 90.61 meters in Lausanne, breaking the previous record of 90.16 meters set by Keshorn Walcott in 2015.
The men’s javelin throw event at the Diamond League Final will commence at 11:52 PM IST on Saturday, September 14, at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. Catch all the action live on the Viacom18 network and stream it live on the JioCinema app and website.
As the anticipation builds, we’ll be providing live updates and insights into the event. Stay tuned for a thrilling night of javelin action as Neeraj Chopra goes head-to-head with the best in the world!
