Neeraj Chopra wins gold in Federation Cup 2024 javelin throw event after registering...

Neeraj Chopra won gold in the Federation Cup 2024 javelin throw event in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The 26-year-old registered a best throw of 82.27m on his fourth attempt to claim the top spot. Popularly known as India's golden boy, Neeraj struggled initially in the event and was second after three rounds. However, he managed to take the lead in the fourth round with an effort of 82.27m.

He did not take the final round as he was leading after DP Manu, who settled for silver, had finished his final round throw. In March 2021, he won gold with a throw of 87.80m when he last took part in a domestic competition at the same event.

After winning the gold medal in men's javelin throw event the ace javelin thrower said, "The competition was very good...I felt good as I have played in India after a long time and many people have come to support."

WATCH  Bhubaneswar, Odisha  Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins gold in men's javelin throw at Federation Cup 2024 with a throw of 82.27m

(Visuals from the Federation Cup 2024 in Bhubaneswar) pic.twitter.com/92MeuCCyD7

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