Explained: How javelin qualification works as Neeraj takes the field

Also competing alongside Neeraj will be Kishore Jena, who qualified for Paris with his silver medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, where Neeraj, who is also the reigning world champion, won his second consecutive Asiad gold. While Jena is slotted in Group A of qualification round, Neeraj will throw in Group B.