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Tokyo 2020: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final in first attempt
Updated On: 04 August, 2021 07:47 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI
Neeraj Chopra who was throwing the javelin in 15th position in the group threw a monstrous throw of 86.65m and automatically qualified for the final after just his first attempt
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India`s Neeraj Chopra competes in the men`s Javelin throw qualification event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Pic/PTI
Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra progressed for the men`s final here at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday after attaining an automatic qualification in the Men`s Long Throws Qualification -- Group A.
Qualifying performance of 83.50 (Q) or at least 12 best performers (q) will advance to the final of the men`s javelin throw. However, these 12 performers will be a compilation of competitors from Group A and B. The Group B qualification round will take place later in the day and the remaining throws of Group A are also happening.
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