Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra tops qualification with a throw of 86.65 metres
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Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra tops qualification with a throw of 86.65 metres. Image Source: IANS News
Tokyo, Aug 4 : Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra raised India's hopes of a track and field medal when he qualified for the final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, sealing a top place from his group, and finishing ahead of Germany's Johannes Vetter, who is tipped as the favourite for gold at the quadrennial showpiece.
At the Olympic Stadium, the 23-year-old Chopra, the junior world champion, cleared the automatic qualifying mark of 83.50 metres with his first attempt of 86.65 metres in Group A to emerge a strong contender for a medal in the final to be held on Saturday.