Shillong, Aug 28: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made the country proud again after winning India’s first gold medal at the World Athletics Championship 2023; he threw 88.17 metres in his second attempt.

Chopra’s remarkable achievement not only secured him the top spot on the podium but also broke the previous championship record.

The ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ also became the first-ever Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at this prestigious championship.

In the 2022 edition, he secured a silver medal.

Subedar Neeraj Chopra’s exceptional performance has solidified his position as one of the world’s leading javelin throwers.

Meanwhile, Chopra’s compatriot Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan finished second, finishing marginally behind the Indian gold medalist at 87.82m. While, the Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch settled for the bronze in 86.67m.

#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

After winning the championship, Chopra dedicated the win to all the Indians.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated golden boy for creating history and making the country proud.

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

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