Paris: There is good news for India from the Paris Olympics. India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra has reached the javelin throw final. Neeraj Chopra threw 89.34 meters in his first attempt and directly entered the final. At the same time, Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has also performed well. Vinesh Phogat defeated the defending champion and made it to the quarter-finals.
Neeraj Chopra reached the final
Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal in javelin throw in Tokyo, has reached the final of the Paris Olympics. Neeraj Chopra achieved a distance of 89.34 meters in his first throw. The mark for reaching the final in the qualification round of the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics was 84 meters. Neeraj Chopra performed brilliantly in the first throw and has entered the final. At the same time, Kishore could not qualify directly for the final. His best throw was 80.73 meters. Neeraj Chopra's final will be played on August 8.
Vinesh Phogat created a stir
Two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat has started her campaign with a bang. She defeated Japan's defending champion Susai Yui in the pre-quarterfinals of the women's 50 kg event. Vinesh has caused a big upset by defeating Susai. Vinesh has reached the quarterfinals. At one time the Japanese player was leading by two points, but Vinesh Phogat made a brilliant comeback in the last moments and won the match.