Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion, earned a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw finals at the Paris Olympics. His silver came from a remarkable 89.45m throw, which was his only successful attempt during the competition. This marks India’s fifth medal at these Olympics. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem claimed the gold medal, breaking the Olympic record with an impressive 92.97m throw on his second attempt. This victory gave Pakistan its first Olympic medal in 32 years and made Arshad the third individual from the country to win an Olympic medal.
India’s Day 13 at the Olympics concluded with a boost to their medal tally, thanks to two key performances. The Indian men’s hockey team secured a bronze medal, while Neeraj Chopra brought home a silver in the men’s javelin event.
In wrestling, Aman Sehrawat showcased strong performances to reach the semifinals in the men’s freestyle 57kg category. However, he fell short against Japan’s Rei Higuchi in the semifinals. Aman still has a chance to win a bronze medal, as he is set to compete against Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his silver medal achievement, praising his consistent excellence and the inspiration he provides to aspiring athletes across the nation. Modi expressed his pride and confidence that Neeraj’s success will continue to motivate many more to pursue their dreams and bring glory to India.
