Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Men's Javelin Throw Final In First Attempt

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Choprakept India's hopes of an elusive Olympic medal from track and field events alive by earning a direct qualification into the finals with a stunning throw of 86.65m that put him on the top of the Group A contest on Wednesday. Competing in his first Olympics, the 23-year-old Chopra took just a few seconds to make to the final round to be held on Saturday as he sent the spear well past the qualifying mark of 83.50m in his first attempt.