Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made history by being the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships with a best throw of 88.17 meters in the men’s javelin final.
With the fifth and sixth-place finishes won by Kishore Jena (84.77m) and DP Manu (84.14m), respectively, three Indians made it to the top eight, a new record.
The 25-year-old Chopra unleashed his best throw of the day in his second attempt, crushing the opposition. He committed a foul to start, but he later scored on 88.17, 86.32, 84.64, 87.73, and 83.98.
After participating in the Men’s Javelin Throw Final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who won the bronze medal, Neeraj Chopra of India, who won the gold medal, and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, who won the silver medal, pose.
At the world athletics championships, Neeraj Chopra becomes the first Indian athlete to ever win a gold medal, making history.
At the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition, a significant triumph for Indian athletics.
The “golden boy of Indian athletics,” who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at this prestigious event, secured his position in history.
Neeraj’s remarkable achievement occurred in the early morning hours of August 28 when he competed against opponents from all across the world. He won the championship with a fantastic throw on his second attempt that measured 88.17 meters, displaying his exceptional talent.
With this outstanding effort, Neeraj not only won the gold medal, but also solidified his status as an Indian sports pioneer on a global scale.
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, a formidable rival who also won a silver medal, came in second place just behind Neeraj. Nadeem continued his outstanding performance from previous Commonwealth Games appearances with a stunning throw of 87.82 meters.
Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic proved his talent with a best throw of 86.67 meters, earning him the third spot on the podium.
Congratulating Neeraj Chopra
As news of Neeraj’s historic victory spread, congratulations began to pour in from all angles. Among the celebrators was Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, who praised Neeraj’s feat as a watershed moment in Indian sporting history.
He expressed his happiness and respect for the athlete’s remarkable achievement on social media.
The Indian Army praised Neeraj’s accomplishment along with other well-wishers. On several social media platforms, the Indian Army praised him for his outstanding achievement and acknowledged it as such.
With his gold medal, Neeraj not only contributes to his individual record but also raises India’s total number of medals from the World Athletics Championships. His first medal overall came in the form of a silver he won earlier in the competition.
