Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in Javelin throw at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest. He captured the gold medal in the second round with a throw of 88.17 metres. With this, he has become the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships. On this achievement of Neeraj Chopra, he is getting congratulations from all over the country.
Congratulating PM Modi, he wrote on ‘X’ (first Twitter), ‘Talented Neeraj Chopra is an example of excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not only a champion in athletics but also a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sporting world. Congratulations to him for winning gold in the World Athletics Championships.
The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023
‘Neeraj made us proud again’
Indian Army congratulates Subedar Neeraj Chopra on winning gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023 with a throw of 88.17m. Neeraj Chopra is posted as Subedar in the army.
Indian Army wrote on ‘X’, ‘Neeraj Chopra once again made us proud. The Indian Army congratulates Subedar Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold Medal in Javelin Throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest with a throw of 88.17 metres.
#NeerajChopra makes us #Proud again!!#IndianArmy congratulates Subedar Neeraj Chopra on bagging #GoldMedal🥇 in Men's #Javelin at World Athletics Championship 2023 in Budapest with a throw of 88.17 meters.@Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/mV76vQetWy
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 27, 2023
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur told the historic moment
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the gold medal. Anurag Thakur wrote on X, “Neeraj Chopra has done it again. The golden boy of Indian athletics won the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships. With this, Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.” The entire country is proud of your achievements and this moment will always be remembered in Indian sports history.”
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote, ‘Neeraj Chopra created history and made India proud once again! He has become the first Indian to win the men’s javelin throw title at the World Athletics Championships! Congratulations.’
