Check out the weight and cost/price of Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem’s javelin
Neeraj Chopra, is once again grabbing headlines after the 26-year-old athlete showed his remarkable performance earlier at a javelin throw competition. Not sure of what weโre talking about? Hereโs the information.
The Indian track and field athlete clinched the second position at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw competition on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem javelin cost/price, weight in kg, size and length dimensions details
Neeraj Chopraโs first four throws were well over 80m mark, however, he wasnโt anywhere near the top two candidates. The track and field athlete, who was about to miss out on a top-three finish, was under immense pressure.
However, he showed his prowess by getting 85.58m in the fifth throw, while saving his best shot for last round. The double Olympic medalist broke his own record as he achieved a season-best throw of 89.49 m, surpassing his Paris Olympics 2024 throw of 89.45m.
Indiaโs star athlete #NeerajChopra shines at the Lausanne Diamond League achieving a season-best throw of 89.49 meters. pic.twitter.com/kwh7bV6gtK
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) August 23, 2024
Witnessing Neeraj Chopraโs prowess, social media users are curiously looking for more information about the athleteโs javelin as a seemingly simple tool has captured the fascination of millions worldwide.
But what makes this instrument so intriguing? How long is it, how much does it weigh, and why does it command such an astonishing price? Hereโs everything you need to know:
Neeraj Chopraโs Javelin
For the curious, Chopraโs javelin, a key element of his success, follows strict regulations. For male javelin throwers, the javelin must weigh 800 grams and measure between 2.6 to 2.7m in length.
Chopraโs javelin adheres precisely to these specifications, optimized for stability and aerodynamic efficiency. In contrast, female javelins are lighter at 600 grams and shorter, ranging from 2.2 to 2.3m.
The financial aspect of Chopraโs javelin is equally fascinating, and like Chopra, Arshad Nadeemโs javelin is of the same length and weight.
Here is an insane record:
In ALL the 20 tournaments Neeraj Chopra has participated in since his Gold medal winning performance at Tokyo Olympics, he has finished in Top 2!
Consistency is his middle name! https://t.co/Uk2gjfxJak pic.twitter.com/ofuakrdtks
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) August 22, 2024
Arshad Nadeemโs Javelin
Notably, the javelin used by Nadeem during the Paris Olympics was reportedly valued at Rs. 80,000, while in a remarkable auction in 2022, the Board of Control for Cricket in India purchased one of Chopraโs javelins for an astounding Rs 1.5 crore.
Despite speculation that Chopra might withdraw due to an injury, the Indian athlete chose to complete his season before undergoing the necessary surgery!