New Delhi: India may well be on its way to win 1st gold medal in Tokyo Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra is putting up an impressive show in the javelin throw.
In both rounds, he threw javelin to longest distance. In 1st throw, his javelin landed at 87.03 metre while in 2nd round, it proved to be a monster throw with his javelin landing at 87.58 metre.
Indian javelin thrower is on fire, keeps up terrific performance. Though he stopped short of 80 metres in third round but he continues to lead the race after three rounds.
That cheer from #IND reached #Tokyo2020 for 87.58m
Go on Champ..go on, it’s in your reach #NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/Ec9ILcX0zV
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 7, 2021
His closest contestant is J Weber of Germany, with a throw of 85.30m. Czech Vadlejch is trailing at third spot with a throw of 83.98.
Time to share this iconic photo “Neeraj ‘s World of Javelin”
All the best Spear Man of #Ind
All prayers, wishes #India for our boy!
Tomorrow 4:30pm let’s send loudest cheers to Olympic Stadium in #Tokyo2020
? @rahuldpawar (Asian games 2018) pic.twitter.com/RPgKIIWajD
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 6, 2021