PM Modi Dials Neeraj Chopra After Olympics Silver: "Even At 1 am..."

Neeraj Chopra's remarkable achievement was celebrated across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the chorus of congratulations.

India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, who clinched a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two consecutive Olympic medals. His remarkable achievement was celebrated across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the chorus of congratulations. Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified! Time and again he's shown his brilliance. India is elated that he comes back with yet another Olympic success. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver. He will continue to motivate countless upcoming athletes to pursue their dreams… pic.twitter.com/XIjfeDDSeb

In a conversation with Mr Chopra, PM Modi said, "Many, many congratulations to you, Neeraj. You have once again made the country proud. Last night, even at 1 am, crores of people were watching you with hope."

Mr Chopra said that he could not push himself fully because of his injuries and the competition was tough. "I am still happy to get a medal for my country in these circumstances. There are ups and downs in sport," he added.