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The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.
Neeraj Chopra continued his fiery form and once again made the entire country proud after he clinched the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Monday. The 25-year-old became the first Indian to register this historic feat. The wishes are pouring in from all over the country for Neeraj, who defeated Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to add another gold medal to his prestigious tally. The celebrations are going on in the entire country, especially in Neeraj's hometown, Haryana.
Neeraj Chopra lived up to his 'Golden Boy' tag, bagging another gold medal on the global stage. Neeraj's effort of 88.17 meters in the final. Though Neeraj couldn't touch the 90-meter mark in the Men's Javelin Throw final, he was elated to add another medal to his decorated trophy cabinet. Though India remains a cricketing nation, Neeraj's heroics in the field of athletics have sent waves of jubilation all across the sporting universe. India's current and former sports ministers, Anurag Thakur and Kiren Rijiju, lauded the way Neeraj has managed to step up and deliver at every moment that mattered.
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."
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.
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.
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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.