Thank you for reading HT's live blog of the javelin men's qualifications at the Paris Olympics 2024. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra produced his season's best effort of 89.34m to put India on top. While Kishore Jena failed to enter the 12-man final list, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem qualified for the summit clash with a throw of 86.59m in Group B. Neeraj will defend his Olympic title on Thursday (11:55 PM IST) at the iconic Stade de France.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Living up to expectations, Neeraj Chopra kickstarted his title defence with a spectacular throw of 89.34. Chopra's first throw at the Paris Olympics was his best of the 2024 season. "It was a good throw. Maybe the biggest ever in qualifying for me. All the throwers look in good shape," Neeraj said after launching his Olympic title defence in Paris. "I know I have not reached my peak. I am not yet as good as I would like to be technically or in distance, so I want to improve and throw further. And I want to set an example for other Indian athletes so that we can compete here with the best," Chopra added.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Kishore Jena gave Neeraj a tough time at the Asian Games. Jena bagged a silver at the Asian Games and his 87.54m throw earned a direct entry to the javelin qualification round at the Paris Games. However, Jena failed to make the 12-man list to enter the javelin men's final. Jena finished 9th in Group A with his throw of 80.73m.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: He came, he threw and he conquered! Defending champion Neeraj Chopra advanced to the final of the men's javelin throw event of the Summer Games with his season's best effort of 89.34m. Chopra's massive throw in his first attempt of the qualification phase is the second-best of his career. Neeraj's personal best is 89.94m.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Neeraj Chopra not only qualified for the finals in his first attempt but the defending champion also topped the qualifications with his monstrous throw of 89.34m. India's Kishore Jena failed to enter the final of the men's event. Pakistan superstar Arshad Nadeem finished fourth in the final standings.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Luiz Mauricio da Silva of Brazil has made it to the final of the men's javelin event at the Paris Summer Games 2024. The Brazilian star had throws of 81.62 and 83.21 in his first two attempts. Silva breached the 85m with his third and final throw (85.91) to enter the summit clash.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Where is the real Max Dehning? The German javelin thrower has a personal best of 90.20m which is also his season best. Max produced a below-par throw of 74.58 when Neeraj Chopra unleashed a monster. In the second attempt, the German javelin star fired a throw of 75.10. Can he stage a comeback in his third and final attempt?

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Luiz Mauricio da Silva of Brazil improved his first attempt with 83.21. Finland's Lassi Etelatalo fouled on his second attempt. He is fifth with his best throw of 82.91. Artur Felfner of Ukraine is sixth in Grop B standings with his second attempt earning him 81.84.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Neeraj Chopra unlocked his season's best effort of 89.34m to enter the final of the Paris Games 2023. Chopra is followed by Anderson Peters, who unleashed a monster too. Peters came up with a throw of 88.63m in his first attempt after Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem fired 86.59m in his opening throw. All 3 have qualified for the final from Group B. Who will join Neeraj and Co. from Group B?

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: The man of many firsts in athletics, Neeraj Chopra qualified for the javelin men's final with a monster first throw of 89.34m. The 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his first attempt. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem fired a throw of 86.59m.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: India’s Kishore Jena is out of the qualification race. Anderson Peters fired a monstrous throw of 88.63m to enter the final. Jena finished 9th in the Group A standings. Only 12 athletes will enter the final.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem has qualified for the final with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra. Nadeem, who is known for taking his time in the qualification phase with the allowed three attempts, has sealed his berth in one go! His 86.59m throw in the first attempt makes him the second athlete after Neeraj to enter the final from Group B.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Champions stuff! Neeraj Chopra unleashed a piledriver to enter the final of the javelin men’s event. A stunning throw of 89.34 to enter the final! Yes, this is Neeraj's best throw at the global stage. The defending champion has earned his personal best with his first throw at the Paris Games.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Julian Weber fired an 87.76m throw in the qualification round of the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics. India's Neeraj Chopra bagged the historic gold medal with a throw of 87.58m at the Tokyo Games. Chopra's personal best is 89.94m. The Group B action starring Neeraj starts at 3:20 PM IST!

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, has arrived at Stade de France for Group B action of the javelin qualification phase. The defending Olympic champion is leading Group B - meaning his is expected to start the group proceedings at the famous arena. Julian Weber, Julius Yego, Jakub Vadlejch and Toni Keranen have entered the final of the javelin event. Weber and Vadlejch sealed their places with impressive first throws. Will Neeraj join the duo by entering the javelin final with his first throw at the Paris Olympics?

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: The Group A round is done and dusted. Julian Weber, Julius Yego, Jakub Vadlejch and Toni Keranen sealed their direct qualifications from Group A for the men's final. Kishore Jena finished 9th in Group A, and the India javelin thrower's chances of qualification are hanging by a thread.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Kishore Jena sealed his automatic berth with a throw of 87.54m at the Asian Games last year. The Indian javelin star failed to cross the 80m mark after his Asian Games heroics. However, Jena crossed the 80m mark twice in the qualification round of the Paris Games. Placed in Group A, Jena opened his account with a throw of 80.73. He finished 9th with his best throw of 80.73.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: A total of 12 athletes will enter the final of the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics. If fewer than 12 manage to earn the pre-approved entry standard of 84.00m, the next highest-ranked athletes from the groups will enter the final.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Finland’s Toni Keranen is the fourth player to enter the final of the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics. Keranen fired 85.27 in his third attempt to enter the final. India's Kishore Jena is now placed 9th in the Group A standings.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: In his final attempt, Kishore Jena has fired a throw of 80.21 in the qualification round. He is still seventh in Group A standings. Kenya’s Julius Yego had a throw of 85.97m in Group A. He is the third javelin thrower to enter the final from the first group.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Javelin throwers have a pre-approved entry standard of 84.00m at the Paris Games 2024. Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) and Julius Yego (Kenya) have hit the 80m mark in their second attempts. Julien Weber has the best throw of 87.76 in Group A after 2 rounds. Weber and Jakub Vadlejch (85.63) have entered the final of the men's event from Group A. Kishore Jena fouled his 2nd attempt and the Indian javelin star is seventh in the standings.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Not looking good for India! Kishore Jena fouled his second throw on the second attempt. So far, Jakub Vadlejch and Julien Weber have qualified for the final of the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Top medal contender Jakub Vadlejch has made it to the final with a second-best throw of 85.63. Julien Weber was the first to enter the business end with a stunning throw of 87.76. India's Kishore Jena is seventh with a throw of 80.73 in the 1st first attempt.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Julien Weber take a bow! The German has entered the final with his first throw. Weber, with a throw of 87.76, is through to the final. India's Ksihore Jena has the fourth-best throw in Group A qualification.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Good start by Kishore Jena! The Indian javelin thrower has announced himself in Paris with a throw of 80.73 in the first attempt. Leandro Ramos (Portugal) and Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) have failed to cross the 80m mark in their 1st attempts.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Kenya's Yego Julius starts his qualification campaign for the men's javelin event at Stade de France. Yego's 78.84 throw is topped by Oliver Helander of Finland, who has covered a distance of 83.81. Kishore Jena is next!

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Before defending champion Neeraj Chopra graces Stade de France, Indai's Kishore Jena will launch his bid in the men's javelin qualification round at the Paris Games. Jena is in Group A. The qualification round for Group A will get underway at 1:50 PM IST in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Czech thrower Jakub Vadlejch defeated Neeraj Chopra at the Doha Diamond League. Germany's Julian Weber is also one of Neeraj's top rivals at the Paris Games. Former world champion Anderson Peters is also a frontrunner to have a podium finish in Paris. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won silver at the World Championships. He also won gold at the Commonwealth Games 2022.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Another Olympic gold medal for Neeraj Chopra will make him the fifth man in Olympic history to defend his title. Chopra can also become the first Indian to win two gold medals in an individual event at the Summer Games. Chopra's idol Jan Zelezny achieved the stunning feat of defending his title in 1992, 1996 and 2000.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra has a personal best of 89.94m. The javelin superstar has a season-best throw of 88.36m. With a throw of 85.97m, Neeraj won gold for India at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.

Neeraj Chopra Olympics 2024 live: The men's javelin throw event will be conducted over two rounds - the first is the qualification round, the second is the final - the medal round. The field of 32 will seek entries into the final from Group A and Group B. Each group features 16 athletes.

Group A: Julius Yego (Kenya), Oliver Helander (Finland), Leandro Ramos (Portugal), Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago), Kishore Jena (India), Teura'itera'i Tupaia (France), Julian Weber (Germany), Roderick Genki Dean (Japan), Alexandru Mihaita Novac (Romania), Dawid Wegner (Poland), Toni Keranen (Finland), Ihab Abdelrahman (Egypt), Curtis Thompson (USA), Patriks Gailums (Latvia), Pedro Henrique Rodrigues (Brazil), Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)

Group B: Neeraj Chopra (India), Gatis Cakss (Latvia), Max Dehning (Germany), Cameron McEntyre (Australia), Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan), Marcin Krukowski (Poland), Lassi Etelatalo (Finland), Nnamdi Chinecherem (Nigeria), Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil), Moustafa Mahmoud (Egypt), Artur Felfner (Ukraine), Timothy Herman (Belgium), Anderson Peters (Grenada), Andrian Mardare (Moldova), Edis Matusevicius (Lithuania), Cyprian Mrzyglod (Poland)

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra is eyeing another piece of history with his javelin as the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist is set to defend his title at the Paris Games today. Neeraj and Kishore Jena will launch India’s medal bid with the qualification round. Jena is in Group A, while Neeraj is headlining Group B of the men’s javelin event.