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"Great Accomplishment": PM Modi Lauds Neeraj Chopra For World Athletics Championships Silver

After Neeraj Chopra made history by winning the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated and praised the javelin throw ace. "A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!" PM Modi tweeted. "Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports," he added.

Watch: The Throw That Sealed A Silver Medal For Neeraj Chopra At Athletics World Championships

Neeraj Chopra continued to make history for India on Sunday as he followed up his gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics with a silver in the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Chopra became just the second Indian to win a medal at the World Championships after long jumper Anju Bobby George. While Anderson Peters of Grenada won the gold medal with a best throw of 90.54m, Chopra's best attempt was an 88.13m throw that saw him edge Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch for the silver medal. As soon as he made the throw, Chopra let out a loud roar, knowing that he had achieved something special before the javelin even landed.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal to become only the 2nd Indian to win a medal at World Athletics Championships

The 24-year-old Chopra, who had come into the showpiece as a hot medal favourite, produced a best throw of 88.13m to finish second.

Greneda's Peters retains world javelin title

EUGENE, Ore. : Grenada's Anderson Peters beat Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to retain the men's world javelin title on Saturday with a sixth-round throw of 90.54 metres at the World Championships.

Neeraj Chopra Becomes 2nd Indian To Win A World Championships Medal With Silver In Oregon

India's Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon with a best throw of 88.13m, which he registered with his fourth attempt. Grenada's Anderson Peters won the gold medal with a best throw of 90.54m. Peters threw 90.21m in his first attempt and then bettered it in his second at 90.46m. He then registered his best throw in his sixth attempt, to successfully defend his world title. Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch won bronze with a best throw of 88.09m, while Germany's Julian Weber finished 4th with a best attempt of 86.86m. Chopra became only the second Indian -- and first Indian man -- to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships, after long jumper Anju Bobby George, who won bronze in 2003.

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

Neeraj Chopra will be aiming for his first-ever World Athletics Championships medal when he takes the field for the men's javelin throw final on Sunday in Eugene. Neeraj had sealed his qualification for the final on his very first attempt as he registered a throw of 88.39m in Group A when 83.50 was the qualification mark required to cement a place in the final. Rohit Yadav is another Indian who cemented his place in the final after he finished at the sixth spot in the Group B qualification round.

Briton Hudson-Smith says he attempted to take his own life

Britain's 400m World Championship bronze medallist Matthew Hudson-Smith said he attempted to take own his life last year as he battled with mental health issues, injury, debt and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matt Hudson-Smith wins 400m bronze, Sydney McLaughlin demolishes 400m hurdles record at World Athletics Championships

Matt Hudson-Smith won bronze in the 400m at the World Athletics Championships medal in Eugene, while Sydney McLaughlin obliterated her own 400m hurdles world record. Hudson-Smith held his nerve to hold off USA champion Allison and South Africa’s world record holder Wayde van Niekerk to finish third and clock 44.66s. Ad/> American Michael Norman took home gold in a time of 44.29s, while Grenada’s Kirani James won the silver medal.

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"Great Accomplishment": PM Modi Lauds Neeraj Chopra For World Athletics Championships Silver

Watch: The Throw That Sealed A Silver Medal For Neeraj Chopra At Athletics World Championships

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal to become only the 2nd Indian to win a medal at World Athletics Championships

Greneda's Peters retains world javelin title

Neeraj Chopra Becomes 2nd Indian To Win A World Championships Medal With Silver In Oregon

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

Briton Hudson-Smith says he attempted to take his own life

Matt Hudson-Smith wins 400m bronze, Sydney McLaughlin demolishes 400m hurdles record at World Athletics Championships