Sports, July 24: After Neeraj Chopra clinched a silver medal in the men’s Javelin event at the World Athletics Championships in the United States on Sunday, congratulatory messages poured in for the athlete who scripted history yet again.
The first in line to extend his wishes was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to Twitter and said that this is a special moment for Indian sports.
He wrote, “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.”
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
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called Chopra’s winning silver medal a “scintillating performance” and said that this will take Indian sport forward.
Congratulate @Neeraj_chopra1 for a scintillating silver medal performance at the World Athletics Championships.
A commendable achievement that will take Indian sport forward.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 24, 2022
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called Neeraj Chopra’s performance at the World Athletics Championships a “stupendous performance” and said the country is elated by Subedar Neeraj Chopra’s throw.
Taking to his Twitter, Rajnath Singh said, “India is elated by the stupendous performance by Subedar Neeraj Chopra. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver Medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. His hard work, grit, and determination have yielded outstanding results. We are proud of him.”
India is elated by the stupendous performance by Subedar @Neeraj_chopra1.
Congratulations to him on winning the Silver Medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships in Eugene, Oregon.
His hard work, grit and determination have yielded outstanding results. We are proud of him.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 24, 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda also lauded Neeraj Chopra and said that the athlete has given the country another reason to celebrate after Tokyo Olympics.
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Taking to his Twitter, the saffron party chief said, “Congratulations Neeraj Chopra, your hard work has paid off & you’ve given India yet another reason to celebrate after Tokyo Olympics.”
Historic Silver Medal for #India 🇮🇳
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins historic Silver Medal at World Athletics Championship after Olympics.
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1
Your hard work has paid off & you’ve given India yet another reason to celebrate after Tokyo Olympics pic.twitter.com/NCWzbSNWI4
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 24, 2022
Union Law Minister and former Sports Minister, Kiren Rijiju said, “Neeraj Chopra has created history again by winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championship in Oregon.”
Neeraj Chopra has created history again by winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championship in Oregon. He becomes the 1st man and the 2nd Indian to win medal at the World Championships after long-jumper Anju Bobby George's bronze in 2003.
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/H6epZwCMPu— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 24, 2022
NEERAJ CHOPRA WINS SILVER
A year after becoming the first Indian to win a track and field gold medal at the Olympic Games, the Indian star has become only the 2nd Indian to win a medal in the World Athletics Championships.
Neeraj won the silver medal in the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA on Sunday, April 24.
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal with a best throw of 88.13m in the men’s javelin final. Defending champion Anderson Peters retained his title with a stunning best throw of 90.14m.
