Athletics
Tokyo Olympics: Athletics Day 15 LIVE, Aug 07 — Neeraj Chopra wins gold and India's first-ever medal in athletics —Updates, results, blog, scores
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Neeraj Chopra (Source: Getty Images)
What a fantastic end to India's journey at the Tokyo Olympics as Neeraj Chopra wins gold and also ends India's wait for the first-ever medal in athletics.
This is also India's best-ever Olympic Games with a total of seven medals.
Thank you very much for joining in the coverage and enjoy this moment as much as you can.
That's all from us for the Tokyo Olympics.
Goodbye!!!!!!!!
Live Updates
- 7 Aug 2021 11:11 AM GMT
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
- 7 Aug 2021 11:08 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 11:03 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 11:01 AM GMT
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
And we're underway.
Reminder, Neeraj is second on the list to take an attempt and he's ready.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:59 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:58 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:55 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:47 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:37 AM GMT
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.
- 7 Aug 2021 10:34 AM GMT
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.
