Meeting Cidade Lisboa: Tokyo Olympics medal prospect Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw action

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is returning to international competition after 18 months

Updated: 10 June 2021 23:03 IST - Published: June, 10 2021 07:06 PM IST

Looks like there was some error in measuring the last throw of Neeraj. He actually had thrown the javelin to a distance of 83.18 meters, which turns out to be his best effort.

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Opening throw remained longest. pic.twitter.com/Ds4TKl4plF
— Rahul PAWAR (@rahuldpawar) June 10, 2021

So, no 85+ as we were hoping for, but, Neeraj gets the much-needed competition experience. Let's see how he will perform in his next event which probably should be in Sweden on 22nd June.

Another one in the 78s.. 78.15 meters with his final attempt. Neeraj wins the title with his best attempt of 80.71 meters in his first attempt.

Yet another no throw for Neeraj. He leads the competition with his 80.71 meters throw.

Neeraj's personal best is 88.07 meters while Ramos' PB is 80.81 meters. Both the throwers are approximately 8 meters behind their PB today. Surely the conditions are not helping.

Neeraj leads the pack with his opening throw of 80.71 meters. 2nd best thrower currently is Leandro Ramos with his best attempt of 72.46 meters.

Neeraj launches the Javelin to a distance of 78.50 meters with his 4th attempt.

There are strong headwinds i.e wind blowing from directly in front, opposing forward motion that is not conducive for long throws.

No throw for Neeraj on his 2nd and 3rd event. 80.71 meters stays his best attempt.

80.71 meters by Neeraj Chopra in his 1st attempt

Here we have the 1st glimpse of our champion. Having a laugh with his competitors. Should be a good outing for him.

The event goes live in 2 minutes from now. Let's go Neeraj!!

Glad to see many #Indians already on the Cidade Lisboa YouTube page eagerly waiting to catch @Neeraj_chopra1 in action

Someone wrote in the chatbox "Why only Indians are here"

Well, the country is standing strongly behind its Champions, that's why!https://t.co/p4dgGTQ2ad pic.twitter.com/40HGJemipc
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) June 10, 2021

Expecting a good 85+ meter throw from Neeraj to start off his European leg.

Livestream link of Neeraj's event. He goes live in 30 minutes from now.

Before the event here is a quick reminder to read this article on Neeraj Chopra.

Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra reaches Portugal for training-cum-competition tour ahead of Tokyo Olympics

🇮🇳 Can @Neeraj_chopra1 win an elusive Athletics medal for India at #Tokyo2020

🔗 Read More: https://t.co/JZMNbWN65z

✍️: @VishankRazdan pic.twitter.com/VUalOl6H1c
— Sportskeeda India (@Sportskeeda) June 9, 2021

Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog of Meeting Cidade Lisboa. Our focus is on Neeraj Chopra's much-awaited return to action. He is India's biggest hope at the Tokyo Olympics when it comes to track and field events.

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