At Home After 3 Years
This was Neeraj's first competition in India in three years. He had last competed at the Federation Cup 2021.
Neeraj Chopra's Happy Homecoming With Federation Cup Gold
In his first home tournament in three years, India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra again struck gold. Competing at the National Federation Cup men's javelin throw event, Chopra's best of 82.27m was marginally better than DP Manu's 82.06m. Chopra's effort fetched him gold while Manu who led till the halfway mark had to ultimately settle with silver. Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena who has already booked his spot for the Paris Games could not cross the 76m mark and finished well outside the podium
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Final Day For Neeraj
The big ticket javelin throw event was scheduled for May 15, the final day of the Federation Cup 2024.
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Departing Knowledge
Before his event, India's only Athletics Olympic champion interacted with the youngsters at the Kalinga Stadium.
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Slow Start
DP Manu took the lead with an 82.06m throw to which Neeraj replied with 82m. Manu held his lead for a good time.82.27m throw
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At His Rightful Place
After being behind for three throws, Neeraj brought out his best an 82.27m throw to take the lead.
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Gold Rush Continues
Manu fouled his last two attempts and Neeraj abstained meaning a gold for India's golden boy.
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Rest For Best
Neeraj had a long discussion with his coach Klaus Bartonietz and then decided to skip the last two throws.
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Manu Shines; Jena Falters
While DP Manu took home silver, Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena faltered with a best of 75.49m throw.
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Neeraj's Next Challenge
I will be competing again in Czechia in another 10-12 days so I took it easy, Neeraj said after his win.
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Burden Of Expectations
Fans want Neeraj not only to defend his Olympic title in Paris but also to breach the 90m mark.
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