Digital Desk: On Sunday, Neeraj Chopra received a congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for earning India's first-ever silver medal at the World Athletics Championships. Neeraj became the first man and the second Indian athlete (after Anju Boby George) to win a medal at the World Championships with a throw of 88.13 metres in the men's javelin final. In the women's long jump, George had taken home a bronze medal in 2003.
"One of our
most accomplished athletes has accomplished a fantastic feat! Thank you for
your support as @Neeraj chopra1 won a historic Silver medal at the
#WorldChampionships. This is a significant occasion in Indian sports. Best of
luck to Neeraj in his future endeavours "PM Modi tweeted.
Chopra's start
was unnerving and odd, as he had a foul throw to begin and then had throws of
82.39 metres and 86.37 metres to finish fourth after three rounds.
To the great relief of the Indian delegation and the throngs of
his admirers back home, however, he regained his rhythm and jumped up to second
position, which he held onto until the very end, with a strong throw in the
fourth round of 88.13m, his fourth career-best effort.
His throws number five and six were fouls.
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