Paavo Nurmi Games 2024: Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra Returns To Action Tonight; Top Competitors, Star Athletes Participating, Timing, TV Channel & Live Streaming Information

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Turku (Finland), Jun 17: Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion in javelin throw, is making his comeback at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 here on Tuesday (June 18). This competition is another step in his preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Chopra, 26, had a brief break to heal from a minor injury. He'll face tough competition from 19-year-old German thrower Max Dehning, the youngest member of the prestigious 90-meter club. Dehning is expected to be a major challenger for Chopra at the Paris Games.

Who Will Compete With Neeraj Chopra at Paavo Nurmi Games 2024?

Oliver Helander, the local favourite who beat Chopra in 2022, will also be competing. Last year, Chopra took silver with a personal best throw of 89.30m, which he later surpassed with an 89.94m throw at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Other strong contenders include two-time world champion Anderson Peters from Grenada and 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago. Also Read: Neeraj Chopra: Olympic Champ Reveals Favourite Movies and Pre-Javelin Throw Playlist

Chopra withdrew from the Ostrava Golden Spike last month as a precaution after experiencing discomfort in his adductors. He started his season with a second-place finish at the Doha Diamond League in May, throwing 88.36m, his ninth-best mark ever.

Jakub Vadlejch, who won in Doha, won't be participating in the Paavo Nurmi Games. Chopra also won the gold medal at the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar with a throw of 82.27m.

Following the Paavo Nurmi Games, Chopra will compete in the Paris Diamond League on July 7th. He's chosen to skip the National Inter-State Athletics in Panchkula at the end of June to avoid overloading his schedule before the Olympics.

"We'll decide on further competitions based on the situation and how my body feels. Otherwise, Paris will be next," Chopra said after the Federation Cup.

Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 List Of Events

Men: 100 meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters, 110 meters hurdles, 400 meters hurdles, 3000 meters steeplechase, and Javelin throw

Women: 800 meters, 100 meters hurdles, 400 meters hurdles, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole vault, and Hammer throw

Who Are The Other Big Stars In Action At Paavo Nurmi Games 2024?

The women's hammer throw is packed with star power too! Get ready to see a battle between the best: Olympic and world record holder Anita Wlodarczyk, world champion Camryn Rogers, European champion Sara Fantini, Finnish record-breaker Krista Tervo, and 2022 European champion Bianca Ghelber.

The men's 100m is another exciting showdown. Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs will be tested by Canada's speedy 200m specialist Andre De Grasse.

Speaking of hurdles, the men's 110m hurdles promises a fierce fight. 2016 Olympic champion Omar McLeod will be challenged by Pan-American champion Eduardo Rodrigues from Brazil.

The 800m is shaping up to be a thrilling race as well. Fresh off his European Championship win, Gabriel Tual of France will try to maintain his momentum. But he'll face stiff competition from Andreas Kramer (indoor world silver medalist), Ben Pattison (world bronze medalist), and Kenya's Olympic silver medalist Ferguson Rotich.

World Athletics Continental Gold Tour 2024 Paavo Nurmi Games: When & Where To Watch?

• Date: June 18, 2024
• Where: Paavo Nurmi Stadium, Turku, Finland
• Time: 9:00 PM (IST)
• Live streaming in India: JioCinema
• TV Channel in India: Sports18 - 1 HD