Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a throw of 89.45 meters.
His silver medal-winning throw was the only valid attempt among his six throws, with five others being fouls.
Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian track and field athlete to win medals in consecutive Olympics.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters, clinching the gold medal.
Neeraj's father, Satish Kumar, acknowledged the tough competition and praised Neeraj's effort, noting that every athlete has their day, and it was Arshad’s turn to win.