At the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition, creating history for Indian athletics. The ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ achievement of winning a gold medal at this illustrious competition cemented his place in history.
Neeraj’s outstanding accomplishment happened in the wee hours of August 28 as he faced off against rivals from around the globe. He demonstrated exceptional skill by throwing brilliantly on his second attempt, measuring 88.17 meters, solidifying his victory in the competition.
With this outstanding performance, Neeraj not only won the gold medal, but also cemented his position as an international trailblazer for Indian sports.
With a silver medal in hand, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, another strong competitor, finished just behind Neeraj’s accomplishment. Nadeem managed a commendable throw of 87.82 meters, continuing his stellar performance from previous Commonwealth Games appearances.
Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic earned the third position on the podium by showcasing his talent with a best throw of 86.67 meters.
“This is a very proud moment for our country as we got a gold medal in the World Championship as well,” Neeraj’s father Satish Kumar, who was obviously pleased with his son’s accomplishment, told ANI. When Neeraj returns to India, we will celebrate.
Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra
Congratulatory messages poured in from all directions as word of Neeraj’s historic victory spread. Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, was among the revelers and hailed Neeraj’s accomplishment as a turning point in Indian sporting history. He used social media to express his joy and admiration for the athlete’s outstanding accomplishment.
The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023
Along with other well-wishers, the Indian Army praised Neeraj’s accomplishment. The Indian Army congratulated him on his monumental accomplishment on various social media platforms, recognizing it as such.
Neeraj’s gold medal increases India’s total of medals at the World Athletics Championships and adds a glittering accomplishment to his personal record. He previously won a silver medal at the Championships, making this victory his second medal overall.
World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold at World Athletics Championships
