Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will take to the field on Sunday (July 24) morning with the hopes of crores of Indians. He would like to create history by hitting a golden target in the final of the World Athletics in Eugene, USA. If Neeraj wins the medal, he will become the first Indian man to do so in the history of this tournament. Prior to her, veteran athlete Anju Bobby George won the historic bronze medal in 2003.
In the competition, Neeraj covered a distance of 88.39 meters in his very first attempt and made it to the final. Given the form of the Tokyo Olympic champion, he is expected to become the first male athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Apart from Neeraj, Rohit Yadav of India has also made it to the final. Rohit covered a distance of 80.42 metres. The country also expects a medal from him.
Neeraj may face challenge from Grenada’s Anderson Peters:
Neeraj may face a challenge from Grenada’s Anderson Peters. In the qualifying round, Peters (89.91) was first, Neeraj (88.39m) was second. In the final too, Neeraj and Peters are being considered as the main rivals. Chopra has defeated Grenada’s Anderson Peters twice this season before the World Championships. Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Jakob Wadlejcho of the Czech Republic and Julian Weber of Germany are also among the top medal contenders. After reaching the final, Neeraj has also said that I will try to give my best.
12 players in the final:
Apart from 24-year-old Neeraj, 34 other athletes participated in this competition. Everyone was placed in two groups. Neeraj was in the first group and Rohit was placed in group B. Neeraj made the third best throw of his career and made it to the final. A total of 12 players, including Neeraj and Rohit, have made it to the finals of javelin throw. Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejc also made it to the final by throwing a javelin 85.23m in his first attempt.
Neeraj’s great form in the season:
Chopra has consistently performed well this season. He scored his personal best twice. He threw 89.30m in Pavo Nurmi, Finland on 14 June and 89.94m in Stockholm Diamond League on 30 June. He missed just 6 centimeters from 90 meters. During this he won the title in Kuortane in Finland with a time of 86.69m.
Will join the club of Andris-Jays as soon as he wins the gold:
If 24-year-old Neeraj Chopra wins the gold medal, he will be the third player in the world to have won a gold at the World Championships immediately after the Olympics. Earlier, Norway’s Andris Thorkildsen (2008-09) and Czech Republic’s world record holder Jjes Jelezny (2000-01 and 1992-93) achieved the feat.
Expectations from Rohit and Paul too:
Apart from Neeraj, Rohit Yadav has qualified for the javelin throw final. He finished sixth in Group B and 11th overall. Triple jumper Aldoz Paul will jump for a medal at 6:30 am before Neeraj Chopra’s final.
After overcoming depression and difficulties for three years, Mathew became the medalist of 400 meters race.
Britain’s Matthew Hudson Smith, who won bronze in the men’s 400m race, has got this success after a difficult three years. His mental health was affected by a long-running injury, family distancing due to COVID-19, huge medical expenses and separation from sponsors. According to Mathew, he had become depressed, even attempted suicide last year. He was later handled by the affection of family and friends. The gold of the event was won by American Norman (44.29), the silver by Grenada’s James (44.48) and the bronze by Mathieu with a timing of 44.66 seconds.
Sydney wins 400m hurdles with world record:
America’s Sydney McLaughlin won the gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles with a new world record. He won the first career gold medal with a timing of 50.68 seconds. Femke Bol (52.27 sec) of the Netherlands won the silver and defending champion Dalilah Muhammad (53.13 sec) of the US won the bronze. Earlier this year, Sydney had set a new world record at the Nationals with 51.41 seconds.
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