Neeraj
Chopra wins the World Athletics Championships' first gold medal for an Indian.
BY MOHIT-KUMAR-SHARMA
AUG 28, 2023 18:13
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 kid of Indian athletics' achievement of winning a gold medal in this illustrious competition cemented his place in history.
Neeraj's outstanding accomplishment happened in the wee hours of August 28 as he faced up against rivals from around the globe. He demonstrated tremendous skill by throwing brilliantly on his second attempt, measuring 88.17 metres, sealing his victory in the competition.With this tremendous effort, Neeraj not only won the gold medal, but also cemented his position as an international pathfinder for Indian sports.
Neeraj Chopra wins the Diamond League for the second time this year with a best throw of 87.66 metres.
With a silver medal in hand, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, another strong competitor,
finished only behind Neeraj's accomplishment. Nadeem managed a remarkable throw of 87.82 metres, continuing his stellar performance from prior 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 metres.
"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 shall celebrate.
Best wishes to Neeraj Chopra
Congratulatory letters flooded 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 revellers and lauded Neeraj's accomplishment as a turning point in Indian athletic history. He used social media to convey his joy and admiration for the athlete's outstanding accomplishment.
Along with other well-wishers, the Indian Army praised Neeraj's accomplishment. The Indian Army congratulated him on his historic accomplishment on numerous social media channels, recognising it as such.
Neeraj's gold medal increases India's total of medals at the World Athletics Championships and adds a shining accomplishment to his own record. He earlier won a silver medal in the Championships, making this victory his second medal overall.
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