Neeraj Chopra Makes History: Clinches Gold at World Athletics Championships with Record-Breaking Javelin Throw

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Neeraj’s outstanding accomplishment happened in the wee hours of August 28 when he faced up against rivals from across the globe. He demonstrated tremendous skill by throwing brilliantly on his second try, measuring 88.17 metres, sealing his victory in the competition.

Chopra, who is now ranked No. 1 in the world, concluded with a silver medal at the world championships in Eugene last year because Anderson Peters had already won the gold. Chopra had won the Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020. Anju Bobby George, who won bronze in the women’s long jump event in 2003 in Paris, was the only other Indian to take home a medal at the global championships.

The Olympic champion automatically qualified for the final after clocking an outstanding 88.77m on his first try. Neeraj covered 88.17 metres, 86.32 metres, 84.64 metres, 87.73 metres, and 83.98 metres after he was called for a foul on the opening throw of the final on Sunday.

With this tremendous effort, Neeraj not only won the gold medal, but also cemented his position as an international pathfinder for Indian sports. With a silver medal in hand, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, another strong competitor, finished only behind Neeraj’s accomplishment.

Nadeem achieved a remarkable throw of 87.82 metres, continuing his stellar performance from prior Commonwealth Games appearances. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic earned the third position on the podium by showcasing his talent with a best throw of 86.67 metres. “

When Neeraj returns to India, we shall celebrate. Along with other well-wishers, the Indian Army praised Neeraj’s accomplishment. The Indian Army congratulated him on his historic accomplishment on numerous social media channels, recognising it as such.

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