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"Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko...": Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra stunned the entire country with the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Sunday. The 25-year-old became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal in the prestigious tournament. Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.17m and 87.73m and defeated Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who finished at the second place. Wishes have been pouring in from all over the country and the Indian cricket fraternity also did not shy away from congratulating Neeraj.

"Unparalleled Excellence": PM Narendra Modi All Praise For 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra after he clinched his and the country's first gold medal in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 metres in his second attempt and managed to hold his lead till the very end. Taking to his official handle on X, PM Modi posted, "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."

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Gesture For Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem After Javelin Throw Final Wins Hearts

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra bagged another elusive gold, becoming the first athlete from his country to claim the top podium spot in an event at the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj did so as he clinched gold in the Men's Javelin Throw final, lodging a distance of 88.17 meters in the final. Joining him on the podium, at the second spot, was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who claimed the silver medal with a distance of 87.82 meters. After the final, the two athletes shared a light moment on the field that won the hearts of fans all over social media.

"First Thing I Saw Was...": Neeraj Chopra Sums Up India vs Pakistan Buzz In Javelin Throw Final

Unarguably one of the greatest sportspersons India has produced, Neeraj Chopra completed a full circle in his sporting career, winning literally everything that he could. It was only a World Athletics Championship gold medal that was evading him, and on Sunday, the 25-year-old ticked that milestone off too. While Neeraj finished top of the podium, it was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who bagged the second spot, taking home a silver medal. After the event, Neeraj opened up on how the Men's Javelin Throw final was perceived, especially back home, with the contest being dubbed as a battle between India and Pakistan.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Share A Moment After Javelin Throw Final

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra bagged another elusive gold, becoming the first athlete from his country to claim the top podium spot in an event at the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj did so as he clinched gold in the Men's Javelin Throw final, lodging a distance of 88.17 meters in the final. Joining him on the podium, at the second spot, was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who claimed the silver medal with a distance of 87.82 meters. After the final, the two athletes shared a light moment on the field that won the hearts of fans all over social media.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Historic Throw That Made Him 1st Indian To Win World Athletics Championships Gold

Neeraj Chopra is born to make history it seems. The 25-year-old javelin thrower achieved yet another momentous high on Sunday night when he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final at Budapest, Hungary. The 25-year-old Chopra achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt. He had a foul throw to start with, but then got 88.17m, 86.32m, 84.64m, 87.73m and 83.98m.

Complete List Of Neeraj Chopra's Achievements After Winning World Athletics Championships Gold

It was a special occasion for Neeraj Chopra as he became the first Indian athlete in history to win a World Athletics Championships gold medal on Monday. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist added a World Championship gold to his name with an attempt of 88.17m in the men's javelin final. He faced tough challenge from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who threw 87.82m to finish second but it was not to be as Neeraj was able to top the table in his second attempt and maintain his lead in the event.

Neeraj Chopra Becomes 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships, Beats Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem In Close Fight

Neeraj Chopra, the golden boy of Indian athletics, is a world champion now. At the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, late on Sunday night, as his javelin took flight and landed at a distance of 88.17m in his second attempt history was made by the 25-year-old from Khandra, Haryana. He is now the the first Indian ever to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. Already an Olympic champion, Chopra now has triumphed the only major competition that was left for him to be conquered.

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"Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko...": Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra

"Unparalleled Excellence": PM Narendra Modi All Praise For 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Gesture For Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem After Javelin Throw Final Wins Hearts

"First Thing I Saw Was...": Neeraj Chopra Sums Up India vs Pakistan Buzz In Javelin Throw Final

Watch: Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Share A Moment After Javelin Throw Final

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Historic Throw That Made Him 1st Indian To Win World Athletics Championships Gold

Complete List Of Neeraj Chopra's Achievements After Winning World Athletics Championships Gold

Neeraj Chopra Becomes 1st Indian To Win Gold At World Athletics Championships, Beats Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem In Close Fight