New Delhi. Golden Boy…As soon as you hear this name, you must have understood who we are talking about. For those who did not understand, let us tell you that we are talking about India’s star javelin player Neeraj Chopra. Javelin player Neeraj Chopra had made the country proud by winning gold for India in the Olympics. Now once again Neeraj Chopra has created history. India’s star javelin player Neeraj Chopra has won the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Neeraj Chopra has won gold in the competition. Now with this victory, another record has been added to the name of Neeraj Chopra. This victory of Neeraj Chopra is also special for India because this is the first time that an Indian player has got gold in the World Athletics Championship. No Indian player has been able to do such a feat before Neeraj Chopra.
Had confirmed his victory in the second round itself
When Neeraj Chopra appeared in the competition, everyone’s eyes were fixed on him. When Neeraj Chopra threw the javelin in the first round, he got fouled. After this, in the second round, Neeraj Chopra’s javelin fell a long distance. After this, the remaining 4 throws thrown by Neeraj Chopra were also much better. Neeraj Chopra has won gold for India by throwing at 88.17 meters. After Neeraj Chopra, his main rival was Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan who threw 87.82 meters. For this Nadeem has received a silver medal.
Neeraj Chopra- I want to thank the people of India for staying up late. This medal is for all of India. I’m Olympic champion now I’m world champion. Keep working hard in different fields. We have to make a name in the world. pic.twitter.com/JsymGj3Kwd
— jonathan selvaraj (@jon_selvaraj) August 27, 2023
What did Neeraj Chopra say after the victory
Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness after India won gold in the World Athletics Championship. He thanked his countrymen for his victory in front of the cameras. Neeraj Chopra said that this is a victory for all the countrymen. Thank you to all of you who are staying awake even so late at night. Are supporting me.
Watch Neeraj Chopra inviting Silver medalist Arshad Nadeem (likely without flag) under Bharat’s ?? #AkhandBharat pic.twitter.com/Hy9OlgKpTE
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Further, Neeraj Chopra makes a special appeal to the countrymen and says that everyone can be successful just as he has been successful. Everyone just keep trying. Keep working hard in different fields…we have to make a name for ourselves in the world.
,@Neeraj_chopra1 brings home a historic gold for India in the javelin throw ?#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/YfRbwBBh7Z
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 27, 2023