Neeraj Chopra Clinches Gold at World Athletics Continental Tour in Finland

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Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra won the Gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour.

An Overview of the News

• The event took place at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland.

• Chopra topped an eight-man field with a best effort of 85.97 meters.

• Chopra began the competition with a throw of 83.62 meters.

• Local favourite Oliver Helander briefly took the lead with an 83.96-meter throw in the second round.

• Chopra reclaimed the top spot with his best throw of 85.97 meters on his third attempt.

About Neeraj Chopra

• Neeraj secures second place at Doha Diamond League 2024

• He won the 2023 Doha Diamond League.

• He clinched a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

• He also claimed a gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

• Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in March 2022.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

• Major medals won by Neeraj Chopra :

  • 2022 Kuortane Games (Gold Medal)

  • 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games (Silver)

  • 2021 Tokyo Olympics (Gold Medal)

  • 2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Medal)

  • 2017 Asian Athletics Championships (Gold Medal)

  • 2016 South Asian Games (Gold Medal) 

World Athletics Continental Tour:

• The 2024 World Athletics Continental Tour, also known as the 2024 Continental Tour, is the 5th season of this annual series.

• These outdoor track and field meetings are organised by World Athletics.

• The Continental Tour was first held in 2020, replacing the IAAF World Challenge Series.

• It is the second tier of international one-day meetings after the 2024 Diamond League.

Paavo Nurmi Games:

• The Paavo Nurmi Games is an annual track and field event held at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland.

• The event was first held in 1957.

• Since 2017, the Paavo Nurmi Games have been part of the IAAF World Challenge Series.