CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Tokyo Olympics gold medalist ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record of 89.30 metres at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neeraj Chopra’s 86.48m attempt at Bydgoszcz still stands as both the U20 world record as well as the U20 Asian record in the javelin throw. Neeraj Chopra has been in possession of the Indian national record in men’s javelin throw since 2016.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra made an impressive return to competitive action as he broke his own national record to win the men’s javelin throw silver medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 in Turku, Finland on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra is all set for his much-awaited return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022, to be held at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-5: -Days after marking his return to competitive action with a national record at the Paavo Nurmi athletics meet, Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra put on another impressive display to win the men’s javelin throw gold at the Kuortane Games 2022 in Finland on Saturday.