National Javelin Day 2024 – August 7

Current Context: National Javelin Day 2024 is celebrated on August 7 to honor Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics on the same date in 2021.

• The theme for this year is “Empowering Youth Through Sports,” highlighting the role of sports in youth development.
• This day aims to inspire young athletes and promote javelin throwing across India.
• Neeraj’s achievement marked India’s first-ever gold in track and field at the Olympics, with a throw of 87.58 meters.
• The celebration encourages grassroots support for the sport and aims to motivate future generations.

Question:

1 When is National Javelin Day celebrated?

• A) August 7
• B) August 8
• C) August 6
• D) August 9

Answer: A) National Javelin Day 2024 is celebrated on August 7 to honor Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics on the same date in 2021.