Tokyo Olympics: Athletics Day 15 LIVE, Aug 07 — Neeraj Chopra wins gold and India's first-ever medal in athletics —Updates, results, blog, scores

Men's Javelin Throw - Final

82.52m in his first attempt

A decent start from Johannes Vetter. Neeraj Chopra is currently first in the ranking.

Up next is Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

Men's Javelin Throw - Final

Neeraj Chopra with his first attempt has stamped his authority and ensured that this will be one hell of a final.

Up next is Johannes Vetter. 

Men's Javelin Throw - Final

87.03!!!!!

Sensational start

Neeraj Chopra has laid down the marker once again with his first attempt just like he did in the qualification round.

Men's Javelin Throw - Final

And we're underway. 

Reminder, Neeraj is second on the list to take an attempt and he's ready.

Men's Javelin Throw - Final

The Main Event is here.

The shenanigans have started as the athletes are coming out on the track with the announcer introducing each one of the 12 finalists.

Men's Javelin Throw - Rules

All the 12 athletes will take three attempts after which four athletes will be knocked out.

The remaining eight athletes will then take three more attempts after which the final standings will be decided. 

WRESTLING UPDATE

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has won the bronze medal in the Men's Freestyle 65kg category.

This is India's sixth medal at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Edging closer

Less than fifteen minutes to go.

We'll be seeing Neeraj Chopra very early as he is second in the order of attempts out of the 12 finalists.  

Neeraj Chopra vs Johannes Vetter

While the India vs Pakistan narrative is one to look out for, the major attraction would be the fight between Neeraj and Vetter.

However, does Neeraj hold an edge over Vetter?

Click on read to find out more about this. 

India vs Pakistan

Apart from the threat of Johannes Vetter, there's also an India vs Pakistan narrative as well in this final. 

Pakistan's Nadeem Ashraf who finished on top of Group B with a throw of 85.16m, might also come up as a potential threat for Neeraj.