Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the final match played on August 8, Neeraj Chopra threw a throw of 89.45 meters in his second attempt. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw. Arshad set an Olympic record by throwing 92.97 in the second attempt.
Neeraj Chopra said this about Vinesh Phogat.
Now Neeraj Chopra has given a heart touching statement about Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Let me tell you that Vinesh was disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024. Before the final match of the women’s 50-kilogram freestyle, she weighed 100 grams over 50 kilograms. In such a situation, she was not allowed to compete with Sarah Ann Hildebrand of America. Vinesh Phogat then appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS may give its decision on this today.
In an interview at India Open House, Neeraj Chopra said, ‘We all know that if Vinesh gets a medal, it will be really great. If such a situation had not arisen, she would have won the medal. If we don’t win a medal, people remember us for a few days and say we are their champions. But if we don’t win a medal, they forget us. This is my fear. I just want to request people not to forget what he has done for the country.
Neeraj Chopra’s mother praised Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem. About this Neeraj said, whatever my mother says, she says from her heart. The families of the players are praying for their victory. As players, we (India and Pakistan) have always played against each other, but what happens on the border is a different matter altogether. We want things to be peaceful but it is not in our power.
# See | PARIS: “We all know that it would be really good if she gets a medal,” says Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, on Indian Olympic silver medalist Vinesh Phogat’s hearing at the Sports Court CAS. We don’t wake up. pic.twitter.com/TtKWF11Yzk
— ANI (@ANI) 10 August 2024
Neeraj Chopra also posted on X, in which he wrote, ‘Great to win another medal for India at the Olympic Games. Our national anthem may not be played in Paris this time, but the labor of the future will be for this moment.
It was great to win another medal for India at the Olympic Games. This time our national anthem could not be played in Paris but for this moment there will be more effort.
Very proud to be on the podium for India once again at the Olympic Games. Thank you for the love and support. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/b2DoatANPn
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) 10 August 2024
PR Sreejesh also made a big statement.
Veteran hockey player PR Sreejesh also gave a statement on Vinesh Phogat’s case. Sreejesh said, ‘What Vinesh Phogat has done is a big thing. They faced a lot of difficulties last year but they showed their game and reached the final of the Paris Olympics. It was really shocking for all of us to know that he did not get any medal after reaching the final. We all stand by him and pray to God for positive results and we get a silver medal.
Neeraj Chopra won gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. That day was August 7, 2021. In the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra threw 87.58 meters to win the gold medal. But Neeraj Golden could not win the Paris Olympics on August 8. Neeraj was not seen in contact except for one throw. Neeraj definitely threw 89.45m, his best ever throw at the Olympics.
