Olympic News Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final with first attempt of 85.65m

Competing in his first Olympics, the 23-year-old Chopra took just a few seconds to make to the final round to be held on Saturday as he sent the spear well past the qualifying mark of 83.50m in his first attempt.

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