Watch: Neeraj Chopra Clinches Historic Gold At World Athletics Championships
In the early hours of August 28, 2023, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made history. He became the first Indian to win gold in the history of the World Athletics Championships.
The Olympic gold medalist”s throw of 88.17 meters at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, brought glorious memories for Indian sports enthusiasts.
The 25-year-old Chopra is now the only Indian to have won gold medals at the Olympics (Tokyo 2021), Asian Games (2018), Commonwealth Games (2018), and U-20 World Championships (2016). He also has the Diamond League title from last year.
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“This medal is for whole India,” Neeraj Chopra said after this extra ordinaray feat he achieved in the second attempt at the final in Budapest.
Commenting on Neeraj Chopra”s exeptional achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented: “The talented Neeraj Chopra 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.”
Pakistan”s Arshad Nadeem won the silver medal after a throw of 87.82m while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic who threw 86.67m won bronze.
