AFI decides to name 7 August as ‘Javelin Throw Day’

Aug. 10: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has decided to name August 7 as “Javelin Throw Day” in India to honour Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal winning day in Tokyo Olympics. This was stated by Lalit Bhanot, Chairman of AFI Planning Committee. In order to promote Javelin Throw, competitions will be conducted every year throughout India on 7 August. It needs mention here that with a throw of 87.58 meters, Neeraj Chopra won India’s first Olympic gold in athletics on 7 August in Tokyo.

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) decides to name August 7 as 'Javelin Throw Day' in India to honour @Neeraj_chopra1's historic gold. pic.twitter.com/Tlcwg18LDQ

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