June 15, 2022 2:16 PM

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra sets new javelin record at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record of 89.30 metres at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Chopra's earlier national record was 88.07m which he had set in Patiala in March last year. He had won the Tokyo Olympics gold with a throw of 87.58m on August 7, 2021. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has lauded the outstanding performance of Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who set a new national record in a sporting event in Finland. In...