New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra after winning silver medal in World Athletics Championships final with a throw of 88.13 metres said that the competition was tough and competitors were throwing on good average.
“I was confident I would perform well. I am satisfied with the result, I am happy I was able to win a medal for my country,” he said.
He said it became challenging for him, however he had learnt a lot.
Neeraj Chopra said that the hunger for gold will continue, but he knows that one cannot win gold each time.
He said that he will can and he will focus and concentrate on his training for better performance.
Taking about his Anderson, he said that he must have put in huge effort to cross 90 metres.
“He is world lead this year, throwing very good throws, several above 90 meters.”
#WATCH | I will give my best in the Commonwealth Games, says India’s Neeraj Chopra after landing the silver medal in the World Athletics Championships, speaking with ANI pic.twitter.com/9MtHUHYDqL
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2022
He also talked about pressure and said that the fact he is an Olympic champion, he said that he believed in himself even after the third throw.
“I made a comeback & won silver, it felt good. I would try to change the colour of the medal next time,” said Neeraj Chopra.
What Haryana CM said:
Meanwhile, Haryana CM ML Khattar said that Neeraj Chopra has created history, this is the first time that India has won a silver in this championship. He also congratulated him and said that he has done Haryana proud.
PM Modi on Neeraj Chopra:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning a historic silver medal.
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
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2022
