A look at javelin champ Neeraj Chopra’s achievements 

Before winning the silver at the Oregon World Championships, Chopra produced his personal best throw of 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League

Congratulations poured in for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra as he etched his name in another chapter of history by becoming the first male track and field athlete and only the second Indian to win a medal in the World Championships. The national record holder clinched a silver in the javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, producing a best throw of 88.13m to finish second.

As the 24-year-old javelin throw champion gallops towards more milestones in his sporting career, here’s a look at his achievements so far:

Also read: Data | Neeraj Chopra’s national record javelin throw matched or surpassed only 3% times since 1986

Chopra is now set to take on even bigger challenges as he spearheadsthe Indian contingent for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games starting on July 28.