Get ready to cheer because Neeraj Chopra, the champ who won gold at the Olympics, is making waves at the World Athletics Championships 2023. He's in the finals for the Javelin Throw event, and guess what? His throw was super impressive at 88.77 meters! This not only gets him to the finals but also locks in his place at the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024.
Neeraj Chopra's throw was seriously fantastic. It's his best of the season and ranks as the fourth-best in his career. This awesome throw also meets the rules for the Olympics, where you need to throw at least 85.50 meters to qualify. But, there's a small twist – while this is a big step, the final call on Neeraj Chopra going to the Paris Olympics is up to the National Olympic Committee.
In the competition, Julian Webber from Germany also threw the javelin over 80 meters like Neeraj Chopra did.
Remember Neeraj Chopra from the Tokyo Olympics? He's back, aiming for gold again. Last time at the World Athletics Championships, he came second, just missing gold. This time, he's back with even more energy.
Our very own DP Manu is doing us proud too. In Javelin Throw, he threw it 81.31 meters and came third, right after Julian Webber. If he keeps up this pace, he might secure a spot in the finals – let's cheer him on!
What makes Neeraj Chopra's throw even cooler is that the weather wasn't on his side. The air was thick, and the wind was tricky – not ideal for throwing javelins far. But Neeraj Chopra rocked it anyway!
Neeraj Chopra is truly amazing. He's won gold at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and even at the Tokyo Olympics. He's a total star in the making. Keep an eye out for more updates as the World Athletics Championships continue. We're all hoping for another shining gold moment!