Haryana State PCS

• 10 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Paris Olympics

Why in News?

Neeraj Chopra, India's renowned javelin thrower, secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Key Points

• Neeraj's throw of 89.45m placed him second on the podium.
  • Gold medal was claimed by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem with a throw of 92.97m, setting a new Olympic record.
• Neeraj became only the third Indian athlete, and the first in track and field, to win consecutive individual Olympic medals.
  • Wrestler Sushil Kumar (2008 and 2012) and shuttler PV Sindhu (2016 and 2021) are the other Indians who have accomplished this achievement.