Olympic champion Chopra wins India's first silver medal at worlds
India's sports community hailed Neeraj Chopra on Sunday (Jul 24) after the Olympic javelin champion won the country's first silver medal at the World Championships.
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'A great accomplishment': PM Narendra Modi on Neeraj Chopra's silver medal win at World Athletics Championships
Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for winning the silver medal at the World Championships in the javelin throw final, and described the feat as a special moment for Indian sports. Chopra scripted history as he became only the second Indian and first male track and field athlete to win a medal in the World Championships by clinching silver in the javelin throw final in Eugene, US.
"His Hard Work Has Paid Off": Neeraj Chopra's Mother After Her Son Wins Silver At World Athletics Championships
After Neeraj Chopra scripted history by clinching the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene, his mother stated she was certain that he would bring a medal home. Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.13m in his fourth attempt in the men's javelin throw final and secured the second position. A wave of celebration was visible in Neeraj's village in Panipat, where his family members along with other villagers, could be seen dancing and celebrating their son's achievement.
"Hopefully Will Be Fine": Neeraj Chopra On Feeling Discomfort In His Thigh
Neeraj Chopra once again made the country proud as he won a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday after registering a throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt. As a result, Chopra became the only second Indian -- and first Indian man to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships, after long jumper Anju Bobby George, who had won bronze in 2003. After the win, Neeraj addressed a virtual press conference where he spoke about his accomplishment.
"It Was A Long Wait": Anju Bobby George After Neeraj Chopra Becomes 2nd Indian To Win A Medal At World Athletics Championships
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made history on Sunday as he became only the second Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final with a best attempt of 88.13m. Grenada's Anderson Peters won the gold medal, while Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic won bronze. Former India long jumper Anju Bobby George, who had won the World Championships bronze back in 2003, congratulated Neeraj on the achievement, saying that it has been a long wait for a medal for India.
"Will Try To Do Better Next Year": Neeraj Chopra After World Athletics Championships Silver
Star India javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made history on Sunday after he became only the second Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Chopra won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final with a best attempt of 88.13m. Grenada's Anderson Peters won the gold medal, while Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic won bronze. After winning the silver medal, Chopra said that he is satisfied with the result, adding that he is happy to win a medal for the country.