Unique Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lavished reward on Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal within the boys’s javelin throw final at the comprehensive World Athletics Championships in Eugene.
Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.13m in his fourth strive within the boys’s javelin throw final and secured the 2nd place.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “A tall accomplishment by one amongst our most eminent athletes! Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a ancient Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. Here’s a definite moment for Indian sports. Simplest needs to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours.”
“In as of late’s #WorldAthleticsChampionships Neeraj Chopra Ji created ancient previous by winning silver medal in Javelin throw match. Hearty congratulations and handiest needs to you for this unforgettable achievement that is bringing glory to India. We’re contented with you. Jai Hind! @Neeraj_chopra1,” tweeted Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath.
Meanwhile, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur wrote, “Neeraj Chopra continues his winning run! Wins in Men’s javelin throw at @WCHoregon22 along with his handiest throw of 88.13m, turning into the 1st Indian male and 2nd Indian to consume a medal at the #WorldChampionships! Neeraj has now gained medal at each and each Global match!”
“Historical Silver Medal for #India Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins ancient Silver Medal at World Athletics Championship after Olympics. Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1. Your labor has paid off & you have given India yet one other reason to celebrate after Tokyo Olympics,” tweeted Bharatiya Janata Event (BJP) Nationwide President JP Nadda.
The Olympic medallist began the complaints with a disagreeable throw, which used to be adopted by 82.39m and 86.37m. It used to be finally within the fourth strive when he recorded the gap of 88.13m, which attach him in contention for the silver medal.
The final two attempts by Neeraj went disagreeable throws, and thus, he ended up within the 2nd place. The first place used to be held by defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who recorded a distance of 90.54m.
Neeraj also became India’s first ever tune and self-discipline athlete to purchase the silver medal within the World Championships, and 2nd to web a podium stop after the legendary lengthy jumper Anju Bobby George had accomplished third within the Paris Worlds in 2003.
On the diversified hand, World Championships debutant Rohit Yadav accomplished at the 10th place after making attempts of 78.72m, 78.05m and 77.95m.
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