In an exhilarating achievement, Neeraj Chopra, radiating elation, has secured an exceptional gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, thus etching his name as the first Indian to clinch this prestigious accolade. A jubilant Neeraj Chopra extended his gratitude to the entire Indian populace for their unwavering support, underscoring that this triumph belongs to the entirety of India.
Following his prior Olympic gold, Chopra has now seized the javelin world title with a stellar throw measuring 88.17m during the event hosted in Budapest.
Notably, Chopra’s supremacy was established early in the competition, with his victorious throw transpiring in the second round. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, a Commonwealth Games champion, earned silver with an 87.82m throw, while Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic secured bronze with a distance of 86.67m.
Chopra’s exuberant display included an emotional moment as he lay on the ground, kissing the arena in acknowledgment, before embracing the jubilant crowd.
The accomplished athlete asserted, “This was great. After the Olympic gold, I really wanted to win the world championships. I just wanted to throw further. This is brilliant for the national team but it was my dream to win gold at the world championships.”
As a matter of reflection, Chopra recognized that the championship bore significance for India as a whole. He expressed his contentment in contributing another triumph to his country and affirmed his determination to further elevate his performance, aiming to surpass the 90m threshold in future endeavors.
Chopra’s journey from Olympic glory to world championship success has reverberated across India, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s athletic annals.
