Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw, is gearing up to defend his title at the Paris 2024 Games. As part of his preparation, he will compete at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland on June 18. This will be Chopra’s third outing of the year following his appearances at the Doha Diamond League and the Federation Cup. He secured a silver medal in Doha with a best throw of 88.36m and clinched gold at the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27m.
Chopra’s participation in the Paavo Nurmi Games marks his return to action after a brief absence. He was forced to withdraw from the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 due to an adductor muscle issue. Notably, Chopra has a history with the Paavo Nurmi Games. He won a silver medal in the 2022 edition with a throw of 89.30m but missed the 2023 event due to injury recovery.
The Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 javelin throw event will be a captivating encounter as Chopra faces Max Dehning of Germany. The 19-year-old Dehning made headlines by becoming the youngest man to cross the 90m mark with a throw of 90.20m at the German Winter Throwing Championships in Halle.
The event will commence at 9:45 PM IST on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and can be watched live on [Insert Broadcast Channel] and streamed live on [Insert Streaming Platform]. This is a must-watch event for athletics fans as Chopra, the champion, returns to the field against a formidable opponent.
