New Delhi: The reigning javelin throw Olympic Champion has now added yet another feather in his cap in the form of the World Athletics Championship gold medal.
Neeraj Chopra who became a household name after winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has now given a fresh wind to his career with his latest achievement.
With the help of Neeraj’s heroics India now has medals of all colors in WAC. Neeraj before winning gold this year secured silver at the 2022 WAC.
Neeraj did not have it easy at the finals as his first throw was declared foul giving him a big disadvantage in the beginning. He however made a strong comeback and secured gold with the help of his 88.17m throw in his second attempt.
Neeraj had close competition from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem (87.82) who won silver and Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch (86.67) who secured the bronze medal.
Soon after Neeraj secured his gold the netizens started to heap praises on the star through the social media platform X (Formerly known as Twitter), From Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to Former cricketer Virendra Sehwag everyone joined hands to congratulate the Golden Boy for his iconic achievement.
Check out the reactions below:
Neeraj Chopra triumphs once more! 🥇🇮🇳
A stunning 88.17 meters for gold in men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships, Budapest.
History made as Neeraj becomes the first Indian athlete to clinch gold at #WorldAthleticsChampionships! pic.twitter.com/wWTxL1RLgJ
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 28, 2023
#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
A feat like no other 🇮🇳 ! With 88.17 m throw , Neeraj Chopra strikes gold at the #WorldAthleticsChampionship. We fellow citizens pray for your continued success as you consistently excel in your endeavours. pic.twitter.com/oOXiT2vYMI
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 28, 2023
💪💪💪@Neeraj_chopra1 does it again! 🇮🇳
88.17 Meters for 🥇
The golden boy of Indian athletics wins the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. 🥇
With this, Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st 🇮🇳 athlete to win a gold medal at the… pic.twitter.com/WLmjAXwyFy
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 27, 2023
💪💪💪@Neeraj_chopra1 does it again! 🇮🇳
88.17 Meters for 🥇
The golden boy of Indian athletics wins the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. 🥇
With this, Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st 🇮🇳 athlete to win a gold medal at the… pic.twitter.com/WLmjAXwyFy
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 27, 2023
Neeraj Chopra is unstoppable 🇮🇳
Heartiest congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 for becoming first Indian athlete to win Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/mL21W8BxNq
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) August 28, 2023
Fenkon toh aise fenko ki chaar log bole Kya fekta hai yaar.
88.17 mtr door Bhaala phenka and a World Athletics Championship Gold for our Champion #NeerajChopra . The mega run continues .pic.twitter.com/9TOFl4P6uM
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 28, 2023
🎙️“India have never won a Gold at the World Championships”
🇮🇳 Neeraj Chopra 10 seconds later: pic.twitter.com/vp3e6lzDMs
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 27, 2023
Neeraj Chopra is the GOAT 🇮🇳
First Indian to win a Gold Medal in the World Athletics Championships….!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/SyE0TtzDsX
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 27, 2023
Neeraj Chopra has completed athletics at just 25 ✅
🥇- World Athletics Ch’ships 2023
🏆- Diamond League 2022
🥇- Olympics 2021
🥇- Commonwealth Games 2018
🥇- Asian Games 2018
🥇- Asian Ch’ships 2017
🥇- World Junior Ch’ships 2016 pic.twitter.com/aICgW3lgSv— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) August 27, 2023
Neeraj Chopra is an Olympic Champion & World Champion.
THE GOAT pic.twitter.com/kJvccTA8Mn
— ` (@rahulmsd_91) August 28, 2023
Neeraj Chopra in his career:
🥇 in Olympics.
🏅 in Diamond Leagues.
🥇 Asian Games.
🥇 Commonwealth Games.
🏅 World Athletics Championships .– All this at the age of just 25, he’s the GOAT….!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5bRM7RbEXo
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 27, 2023
Neeraj Chopra in his career:
🥇 in Olympics.
🏅 in Diamond Leagues.
🥇 Asian Games.
🥇 Commonwealth Games.
🏅 World Athletics Championships .– All this at the age of just 25, he’s the GOAT….!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5bRM7RbEXo
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 27, 2023
I dont think we really understand the magnitude of this victory…
Once.. winning a Gold in Athletics was supposed to be unthinkable for Indians!!
Neeraj Chopra is already an Olympic Champion and A World champion Now!!
So Proud🇮🇳🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/ikCQr9d16P— 🔰Aashish Shukla🔰 (@Aashish_Shukla7) August 28, 2023
1. Pakistanis tweeting 10x about lack of facilities should have tweeted atleast once way before.
2. Arshad Nadeem had world class training in Germany just like Neeraj.
3. Enjoy Neeraj Chopra inviting Arshad under 🇮🇳 as he didn’t have 🇵🇰#NeerajChoprapic.twitter.com/wqRxCACMIC
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) August 27, 2023
1. Pakistanis tweeting 10x about lack of facilities should have tweeted atleast once way before.
2. Arshad Nadeem had world class training in Germany just like Neeraj.
3. Enjoy Neeraj Chopra inviting Arshad under 🇮🇳 as he didn’t have 🇵🇰#NeerajChoprapic.twitter.com/wqRxCACMIC
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) August 27, 2023
Our golden boy #NeerajChopra secures the gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. A remarkable achievement that solidifies his status as a true legend in the world of athletics! 🥇🏆🌟 #ProudMoment pic.twitter.com/sdA9bq1ZyS
— Varun Puri 🇮🇳 (@varunpuri1984) August 27, 2023
Our golden boy #NeerajChopra secures the gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. A remarkable achievement that solidifies his status as a true legend in the world of athletics! 🥇🏆🌟 #ProudMoment pic.twitter.com/sdA9bq1ZyS
— Varun Puri 🇮🇳 (@varunpuri1984) August 27, 2023
