India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final match played on August 8, Neeraj threw 89.45 meters in his second attempt. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event. Arshad created an Olympic record by throwing 92.97 in the second attempt.
Now a big update has come out about Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj Chopra will undergo surgery to get rid of the problem of hernia. Due to this, he has had to struggle with pain in his groin area in recent times. Top three doctors can do Neeraj’s surgery. However, the final decision has to be taken by Neeraj only. Neeraj Chopra also hinted about surgery after the final match. Chopra said after the final, ‘I will talk to my team and take a decision accordingly. I am pushing myself despite the current condition of my body. I still have a lot in me and I have to keep myself fit for this.’ Due to groin problem, he has played very few tournaments in recent times.
There will be a change in the coaching staff as well
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After winning the silver medal in the Paris Olympics, there is going to be a big change in Neeraj Chopra’s coaching staff. Neeraj Chopra’s current coach Klaus Bartonitz will no longer be with him. Klaus used to work with Neeraj for a few months a year. Neeraj and his team are looking to upgrade their backroom staff. Klaus was working with Neeraj since 2018
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. It was 7 August 2021. In the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra threw 87.58 meters to win the gold medal. But now on 8 August in the Paris Olympics, Neeraj could not achieve golden success. Neeraj was not in touch except for one throw. Neeraj definitely threw 89.45 meters, which was his best throw in the Olympics so far. Neeraj Chopra made it to the final of the men’s javelin throw event of the Paris Olympic Games with a throw of 89.34 meters in his first attempt in the qualification. At the same time, Kishore Jena missed the qualification.
India has so far won 5 medals in Paris
India has won 5 medals so far in Paris Olympics 2024. This includes four bronze and one silver. First, Manu Bhaker won bronze in 10m air pistol. Then the second bronze was also won by Manu Bhaker in the mixed team event. Sarabjot Singh was also in the team with her. The third bronze medal was won by Swapnil Kusale in shooting’s men’s 50m rifle three position. Then the hockey team won bronze and Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal.
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