Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 Highlights, Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw: World champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra claims top spot with 85.97m throw in the men's javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Neeraj was back in action after missing the Ostrava Golden Spike meet as a precautionary measure. Neeraj was up against a host of global talents including Anderson Peters, Keshorn Walcott, Oliver Helander and Max Dehning - the youngest player to breach the 90m mark. Neeraj finished second at this competition back in 2022.
- 22:20 (IST)Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Clear leadWhile Neeraj Chopra did fall behind on one occasion, it has been a comprehensive show from the Indian athlete. His throw was the best in the competition till now by a fair margin and considering how his opponents are performing, he can be headed for an easy win.
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- 21:15 (IST)Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Injury scareNeeraj Chopra had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure after he "felt something in my adductor (group of muscles located on inner thighs)" He began his season at the Doha Diamond League in May, where he finished second with his final throw of 88.36m, the ninth best mark of his career.
- 20:37 (IST)Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Other competitorsAnderson Peters of Grenada and 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago will also be in action at Turku. Finland's Oliver Helander, who beat Neeraj to win the gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022, is also in the fray.
- 20:30 (IST)Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Tough challengeNeeraj Chopra will have the opportunity to test himself against a star-studded field in Turku, which includes Germany's 19-year-old Max Dehning. Dehning became the youngest javelin thrower to enter the 90m club when he recorded a 90.20m throw at the Winter Throwing Championships in Halle in February. Neeraj is yet to touch the 90m mark in his career. He has a personal best of 89.94m which is also the men's javelin throw national record in India.
- 20:24 (IST)Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, Neeraj Chopra LIVE: Impressive recordNeeraj Chopra finished second in the Doha Diamond League in his season opener with an 88.36m throw before bagging the gold medal at the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar in May - his first competition in India since the Tokyo Olympics.
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