"Special Moment For Indian Sports": PM, Top Leaders Wish Neeraj Chopra
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Neeraj Chopra today clocked his best throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt, becoming the first Indian man to win a world championships medal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated athlete Neeraj Chopra for his historic silver medal win in men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships. A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours. https://t.co/odm49Nw6Bx 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. Neeraj Chopra continues his winning streak!• Wins ????in Men's javelin throw at @WCHoregon22 with his best throw of 88.13m, becoming the 1st Indian male and 2nd Indian to win a medal at the #WorldChampionships!Neeraj has now won medal at every Global event !Watch this ???????? pic.twitter.com/YF455oople Congratulate @Neeraj_chopra1 for a scintillating silver medal performance at the World Athletics Championships.A commendable achievement that will take Indian sport forward. 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 medal at the World Championships after long-jumper Anju Bobby George's bronze in 2003.Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 ???????? pic.twitter.com/H6epZwCMPu
Mr Chopra today clocked his best throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt, becoming the first Indian man to win a world championships medal and only the second Indian to achieve the feat after athlete Anju Bobby George.
"A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes! Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours," tweeted the prime minister.
