National Javelin Day 2024 - August 07
August 11 , 2024
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- The Athletics Federation of India designated this date to honour Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal win in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics.
- This celebration recognises his achievement and promotes the sport of javelin throwing across the nation.
- On August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra made history by throwing the javelin 87.58 meters in the men's Javelin Throw final at the Tokyo Olympics.
- This victory marked India's first-ever gold medal in track and field events at the Olympics.
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