Asian Games 2023 live updates: Neeraj Chopra sets sight on another Asian Games gold.© AFP
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: India’s star Neeraj Chopra has taken the top spot back from his compatriot Kishore Jena at the ongoing men’s javelin throw final event at the Asian Games 2023. Neeraj Chopra got his season best distance of 88.88m to surpass Kishore Jena’s personal best of 86.77m. Earlier, Neeraj Chopra made a brilliant first attempt to throw the javelin to a great distance but the distance could not be put on record due to technical malfunction. (Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023, Day 11 Live Updates)
Here are the Live Updates of the Neeraj Chopra’s men’s javelin throw final at Asian Games:
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17:54 (IST)
Asian Games Javelin Throw Final Live: Decent fifth attempt for Neeraj!
Neeraj Chopra could have done better in his fifth attempt but he still managed to throw a distance of 80.80. Kishore Jena followed him with a foul throw.
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17:52 (IST)
Asian Games Javelin Throw Final Live: Neeraj back on top!
Neeraj Chopra is back at the top spot with a sensational throw of 88.88m. This is superb competition between him and his compatriot Kishore Jena, who has slipped to the second spot now.
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17:33 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: This is sensational!
Neeraj Chopra made a deliberate foul in his third attempt after he failed to throw the javelin to a good distance, but what Kishore Jena did after that was simply sensational! Jena achieved his personal best of 86.77m in his third attempt to take the pole position from Neeraj.
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17:15 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: More controversy!
Kishore Jena made a fair throw but he was shown a red flag by the official. The Indian protested and after some deliberation, it was decided that the throw was legal. The distance was 79.76m.
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17:12 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Neeraj Chopra extends lead!
Neeraj Chopra has extended his lead at the top with a throw of 84.49m.
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17:07 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Indians on the charge!
The first attempt of the all the 14 players is over and only India’s Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena managed to cross the 80-metre mark. The next best is 73.30m from Japan’s Kenji Ogura.
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17:01 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Jena on second spot!
While India’s Neeraj Chopra is at the first spot with a decent throw, his compatriot Kishore Jena is currently at the second place with a distance of 81.26.
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16:58 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Neeraj robbed of a brilliant throw!
It seems that due to technical issue, Neeraj Chopra’s first throw was not counted. He was asked to attempt a throw again in which he got 82.38m.
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16:46 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Deliberation continues!
The officials continue to discuss about the Neeraj Chopra’s throw. It’s bizarre that all the players are waiting with the officials taking a lot of time here.
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16:39 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Neeraj starts brilliantly!
That’s a brilliant start for Neeraj Chopra. He has thrown the javelin to a really long distance. We are waiting for the actual length. Please wait for it!
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16:34 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Event set to start now!
Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena have enetered the stadium. The Asian Games javelin throw final is set to start now. Get ready for the action, folks!
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16:27 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Kishore Jena also in final!
Another Indian player – Kishore Jena – will also be competing in the final of men’s javelin throw event at Asian Games 2023.
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16:24 (IST)
Asiad Javelin Throw Final Live: Neeraj Chopra, strong favourite for a gold medal!
Pakistan’s ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem — who could have posed a big challenge to Neeraj Chopra in the final today — has already pulled out of the javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury. This makes Chopra strong favourite for a gold medal.
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16:15 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Live: Event set to start soon!
The official time for the start of the javelin throw final event is 4:35 pm IST. We are somewhere around 20 minutes away from the start of the event.
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16:00 (IST)
Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Live: India star aims to defend title!
World Champion Neeraj Chopra will step out on Wednesday to defend his men’s javelin throw crown at the ongoing 19th Asian Games and will aim for his second consecutive gold. Neeraj, a Tokyo Olympic medallist, will headline the athletic event on Day 11 of the Games, where India will definitely be the favourites for a gold medal.
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15:46 (IST)
Welcome guys!
Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of the Asian Games javelin throw event. India’s star Neeraj Chopra will be competing in the event.
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