Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra is set to directly compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Federation Cup 2024, taking place at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Wednesday. This marks his return to domestic competition in India for the first time since clinching gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after missing out on domestic events in 2022 and 2023 due to international commitments.
Neeraj Chopra’s last appearance in India was at the Federation Cup in March 2021, where he secured gold with a throw of 87.80m. Coming off a second-place finish in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 88.36m, Neeraj Chopra’s performance in Bhubaneswar will be highly anticipated. Meanwhile, fellow javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena, hailing from Odisha’s Puri district, will also be vying for top honors after securing silver at the Asian Games last year.
Key Details:
Date and Time: The Federation Cup 2024 javelin throw event will commence at 7 p.m. IST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Online Streaming: The Athletics Federation of India will livestream the event on its official YouTube channel.
The start list for the javelin throw final includes notable athletes such as DP Manu, Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Kumar Jena, Shivpal Singh, and others.
With anticipation running high, fans eagerly await Chopra’s performance as he looks to leave his mark once again on the national stage.
