Neeraj wins gold at Finland event

Neeraj wins gold at Finland event

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. (File Photo: IANS)

Lapinlahti (Finland), July 29 (IANS) India's Neeraj Chopra won gold in the men's javelin event at the Savo Games here on Sunday.

Neeraj achieved a throw of 85.69 metres to finish at the top of the standings.

Chao-Tsun Cheng of Chinese Taipei took silver with an attempt of 82.52m.

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