Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, entered the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final with a remarkable qualifying throw of 89.34m. Facing tough competition from athletes like Anderson Peters and Arshad Nadeem, the final round had nine throwers surpassing the 84m mark. Chopra's performance raised hopes among Indian fans for a potential historic achievement. The final was scheduled in cooler evening conditions, different from the daytime heat of the qualification round. This set the stage for a highly competitive and potentially record-breaking event in Stade de France.
