Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.13m in his fourth attempt in the men’s javelin throw final and secured the second position.
A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes! Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a… https://t.co/ydpai8p4vM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1658634414000
Taking to Twitter, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, “India is elated by the stupendous performance by Subedar @Neeraj_chopra1. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver Medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships in Eugene, Oregon. His hard work, grit and determination have yielded outstanding results. We are proud of him.”
India is elated by the stupendous performance by Subedar @Neeraj_chopra1. Congratulations to him on winning the S… https://t.co/6kjw3mX9sU
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 1658631667000
“Neeraj Chopra has created history again by winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championship in Oregon. He becomes the 1st man and the 2nd Indian to win a medal at the World Championships after longjumper Anju Bobby George’s bronze in 2003. Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1,” tweeted Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Neeraj Chopra has created history again by winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championship in Oregon. He bec… https://t.co/2u8fK8nigM
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) 1658632559000
“What a champion, what an athlete! #Oregon2022, JavelinThrow,88.13m First ever silver medal in Athletics at the World Championships for #India Second only to win a medal at the WCH for India after long jump legend Anju Bobby George (Bronze, Paris 2003,6.70m),” tweeted the official Twitter handle of the Athletics federation of india.
What a champion, what an athlete!#Oregon2022,JavelinThrow,88.13mFirst ever silver medal in Athletics at the Wor… https://t.co/meimrGur6u
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) 1658632899000
“History Created by Neeraj Yet Again @Neeraj_chopra1 becomes the 1st Indian Male to win a medal at the #WorldChampionships Neeraj wins in Men’s Javelin Throw with his best throw of 88.13m at @WCHoregon22. Absolutely Brilliant,” tweeted the Sports Authority of India.
History Created by Neeraj Yet Again ????????????@Neeraj_chopra1 becomes the 1st Indian Male to win a medal at the… https://t.co/LADDD6AyMi
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) 1658631334000
The Olympic medallist started the proceedings with a foul throw, which was followed by 82.39m and 86.37m. It was finally in the fourth attempt when he recorded the distance of 88.13m, which put him in contention for the silver medal.
Unstoppable in every sense of the word ???????? well done @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Keep scripting history with the javelin in yo… https://t.co/BuEZDvf8iI
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 1658644838000
The last two attempts by Neeraj went foul throws, and thus, he ended up in the second position. The first position was held by defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who recorded a distance of 90.54m.
Many congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 for your silver at the worlds ! You make us proud. Well done and the best for the rest of the season.
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) 1658631174000
Neeraj also became India’s first ever track and field athlete to take the silver medal in the World Championships, and second to bag a podium finish after the legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George had finished third in the Paris Worlds in 2003.
On the other hand, World Championships debutant Rohit Yadav finished at the 10th position after making attempts of 78.72m, 78.05m and 77.95m.
Neeraj Chopra continues his winning streak!• Wins ????in Men’s javelin throw at @WCHoregon22 with his best throw of… https://t.co/9z5MFOG15y
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) 1658635935000
Neeraj Chopra continues to bring laurels and make the country proud! Heartiest congratulations on a historic sporti… https://t.co/Ll2EH8aGtN
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1658642268000
History scripted at #WorldAthleticsChampionship by @Neeraj_chopra1Neeraj, we are very proud of you! You have not… https://t.co/aLwue73L2L
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1658639572000
Many congratulations to the only 2nd Indian to win #WorldAthleticsChampionship medal ????Performing at big platforms a… https://t.co/3pLqj01MfG
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1658645854000
Years from now there is going to be a generation of youngsters for whom “Kya Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive c… https://t.co/CQzqV7xSGz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1658640011000
Amazing artwork by an old friend & veteran sports journalist Nandakumar Marar (Insta handle @nandudesigns) using ve… https://t.co/iNdSBNBW2a
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) 1658635094000
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