As renowned Indian javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, check out his javelin throw event schedule, training, preparation, and more below
Chopra will look to defend his gold medal at the upcoming Olympics after previously winning it in the last outing.
Paris Olympics 2024 Neeraj Chopra javelin throw schedule, date, time and live streaming telecast where to watch in India
Notably, Neeraj Chopra will compete in the menโs javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 which begins on August 6, 2024 with the qualification rounds.
Neeraj Chopra at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Following his historic gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Chopra has not showed any signs of slowing down. He managed to clinch another gold medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and also secured first place in the 2023 Diamond League series held in Lausanne. While Chopra did suffer some injury concerns, he remains confident to display another stunning performance in Parisโ.
Neeraj Chopra event start timings and dates
Chopra will begin his campaign at the upcoming event on August 6, 2024. The event will first kick off with the qualification round for Group A at 1:50 PM IST. This will be followed by Group B at 3:20 PM IST. If Chopra advances from the qualification round, he will compete in the final event on August 8, 2024, which starts at 11:55 PM ISTโโ
Neeraj Chopra event venue at Paris 2024 Olympics
All of the track and field events, including the javelin throw at the upcoming games are set to take place at the prestigious Stade de France. The iconic stadium is located in Saint-Denis, and it has a seating capacity of over 80,000 seats.
Neeraj Chopra training and preparation for Paris 2024 Olympicsย
Neeraj Chopra has reportedly been undergoing rigorous training across Europe in preparation for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. He has trained across Finland, Germany, and Turkey, mainly focussing on enhancing his technique as well as his overall fitness. Chopra has bene training with his coach Klaus Bartonietz and physio Ishaan Marwaha alongside him during his training sessions.โ
How to watch Neeraj Chopra live at the Paris Olympics 2024
Fans who cannot attend the event in person can watch the live coverage through various broadcasters and streaming services. Fans in India can watch the live streaming action on the JioCinema app and website. Meanwhile, fans can also watch the live broadcast on the Sports18 and Sports18 HD+ channels.