Neeraj Chopra at Paris 2024 Olympics: Javelin Throw Rules and Format

Neeraj Chopra, a star in Indian athletics, is aiming to win the gold medal in the javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The final will take place tonight at 11:55 PM. Many Indians believe that Neeraj will throw the javelin impressively, just like he did in the qualification round. If Neeraj wins, he will be the fifth athlete in Olympic history to win the javelin throw title twice and the first Indian to win two Olympic gold medals in individual events.

Javelin Throw Rules:

1. Holding the Javelin:
– Athletes must hold the javelin with one hand and cannot wear gloves. They can use tape on their fingers, but not on more than two fingers at once.

2. Throwing Position:
– Athletes must keep the javelin above their shoulder or from the upper part of their throwing arm. They must stay behind the foul line while throwing.

3. Time Limit:
– Athletes have one minute to make their throw. If they do not throw within this time, it is considered a foul, and the throw does not count.

4. Foul Line:
– Athletes must remain behind the foul line before and after the throw. The javelin must land within the marked area, and only one mark on the ground is needed.

5. Measuring the Throw:
– The distance of the throw is measured from where the javelin lands. Measurements can be done using a meter tape or a laser device. Places without laser devices use a meter tape.

Javelin Throw Format:

1. Rounds:
– The event has 6 rounds. Athletes throw the javelin in these rounds. If there are more than 8 athletes, the top 8 from the first three rounds move on to the final three rounds.

2. Final Decision:
– The athlete with the longest throw in the final round wins.

3. Tie-Breaking:
– If two athletes throw the same distance, the one with the second-best throw is ranked higher to decide the winner.