Federation Cup 2024 Highlights: Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra bagged the gold medal in the finals of men's javelin throw event at the Federation Cup 2024 on Wednesday. The star javelin thrower registered a best throw of 82.27m on his fourth attempt to claim the top honour. DP Manu, who remained at the pole position till round three with a best throw of 82.06m, failed to overtake Neeraj later in the competition. As per the reporters at the venue, Neeraj was seen involved in an animated chat with his coach on the sidelines. The star player marked his return in the Federation Cup after three years as he took the field at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubhaneshwar. During his last appearance at the event, Neeraj had pulled off a throw of 87.80m to win gold medal in 2021.
Highlights Of Federation Cup 2024 Javelin Throw Finals -
- 20:23 (IST)Federation Cup Live: Neeraj ends with best throw of 82.27m!Neeraj Chopra decided not to take any attempt in the remaining two throws. He started with 82m in his first attempt before making a deliberate foul after being unhappy with his performance in the second attempt. Neeraj then hit 81.29m before claiming the winning mark of 82.27m.
- 20:09 (IST)Federation Cup Live: Gold for Neeraj Chopra!DP Manu fails to breach the 82.27-metre mark set by Neeraj Chopra in his final attempt and that means that Neeraj wins the gold medal. Manu sums up with a deliberate foul in his final throw. Here is how his throws look like - 82.06, 77.23m, 81.43m, 81.47m, 81.49, X.
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- 19:46 (IST)Federation Cup Live: Another foul from Kishore JenaKishore Jena is another poor performer according to his standards. He started with a foul and then threw a distance of 75.49m before making two consecutive fouls. He recently made his Diamond League debut in Doha, but seems to be running out of gas tonight!
- 19:43 (IST)Federation Cup Live: Neeraj has animated chat with coachNeeraj Chopra just had an animated chat with his coach on the sidelines, according to the reporters at the venue. He is definitely far from his best in the ongoing finals so far by getting a best distance of 82m. Remember, his personal best is 89.94m.
- 19:28 (IST)Federation Cup Live: Neeraj far from his best!This is not the Neeraj Chopra we know. He is not looking 100 per cent and a third throw from him too remains less than the best mark in the ongoing finals. Neeraj has thrown the javelin to a distance of 81.29m. So here is how his figures look after first three attempts - 82m, X, 81.29m.
- 17:32 (IST)Welcome guys!Hello everyone, welcome the live blog of Federation Cup 2024 javelin final. Star Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena have been given direct entry into the finals in Bhubaneswar on May 15, having already bettered the minimum qualification mark of 75m multiple times in their careers.