Neeraj Chopra's Biggest Competitors In Paris

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India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra will begin his men's javelin throw title defence at the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 6.

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The 26-year-old is in Group B of the qualifying round, and is widely expected to advance through to the final.

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The reigning Olympic and world champion has a season's best of 88.36m set at the Doha Diamond League in May 2024.

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Neeraj also holds the national record of 89.94m, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022.

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The real challenge, however, will begin on August 6 when he could face a formidable line-up of rivals in the final.

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Ahead of the qualification round, let's take a look at Neeraj Chopra's top rivals at Paris Olympics 2024:

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Julian Weber (Germany)

The reigning European Games champion, Weber is ranked third in the world.

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Oliver Helander (Finland)

Ranked fourth in the world, Finland's Helander has a season's best of 85.75m.

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Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)

Eyeing his 3rd Olympic medal, the Trinidadian won gold at London 2012 and bronze at Rio 2016.

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Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)

Probably Neeraj's biggest competitor, Vadlejch has demonstrated remarkable consistency since winning the silver in Tokyo.

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Oliver Helander (Finland)

Ranked fourth in the world, Finland's Helander has a season's best of 85.75m.

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Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)

Eyeing his 3rd Olympic medal, the Trinidadian won gold at London 2012 and bronze at Rio 2016.

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Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)

Probably Neeraj's biggest competitor, Vadlejch has demonstrated remarkable consistency since winning the silver in Tokyo.

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Neeraj Chopra's Biggest Competitors In Paris

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India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra will begin his men's javelin throw title defence at the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 6.

The 26-year-old is in Group B of the qualifying round, and is widely expected to advance through to the final.

The reigning Olympic and world champion has a season's best of 88.36m set at the Doha Diamond League in May 2024.

Neeraj also holds the national record of 89.94m, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022.

The real challenge, however, will begin on August 6 when he could face a formidable line-up of rivals in the final.

Ahead of the qualification round, let's take a look at Neeraj Chopra's top rivals at Paris Olympics 2024:

Julian Weber (Germany)The reigning European Games champion, Weber is ranked third in the world.

Oliver Helander (Finland)Ranked fourth in the world, Finland's Helander has a season's best of 85.75m.

Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)Eyeing his 3rd Olympic medal, the Trinidadian won gold at London 2012 and bronze at Rio 2016.

Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)Probably Neeraj's biggest competitor, Vadlejch has demonstrated remarkable consistency since winning the silver in Tokyo.

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Julian Weber (Germany)

The reigning European Games champion, Weber is ranked third in the world.

Oliver Helander (Finland)

Ranked fourth in the world, Finland's Helander has a season's best of 85.75m.

Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)

Eyeing his 3rd Olympic medal, the Trinidadian won gold at London 2012 and bronze at Rio 2016.

Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)

Probably Neeraj's biggest competitor, Vadlejch has demonstrated remarkable consistency since winning the silver in Tokyo.