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Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history on Sunday night. He has won a gold medal for the country at the ongoing World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. He beat Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to win the gold medal. Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal for the country on the big stage, is getting mixed reactions. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag has given a funny tweet praising him.
Virender Sehwag wrote, “Bhalo fenko ki char log bole kya fenketa hai yaar. 88.17m javelin throw and our champion Neeraj Chopra wins the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. The mega run continues.” Neeraj Chopra, who had settled for a silver medal last season, claimed gold in the final with a throw of 88.17 in his second attempt. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the silver medal with a throw of 87.82 meters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra, writing, “The talented Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not only a champion in athletics, but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sporting world.” Congratulations to her. For winning gold at the World Athletics Championships.”
Former Indian cricketer and current BJP MP Gautam Gambhir said on Neeraj Chopra’s gold win at the World Athletics Championships – Our diamond has won gold.” The Indian Army tweeted, “Neeraj Chopra has made us proud again! Indian Army congratulates Subedar Neeraj Chopra for winning Gold Medal in Men’s Javelin Throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest with a throw of 88.17m.” He holds the rank of Subedar in the Army.