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Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopraꦅ on Sunday added another feather to his illustrious cap by bagging a silver medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Oregon, US𓂃A.
Chopra became only the second Indian athlete after the legendary Anju Bobby George to clinch a medal in the history of the tournament. Notably, Anju had won a bronze at the Paris Wor♔lds in 2003.
Speaking about Chopra, he owned the silver medal with a best throw of 88.13m. Anderson Peters, however, successfully defended his title with an outstanding effort of ✤90.54m to bag the gold, while Jakub Vadlejch took bronze with a throw of 88.09m.
The cricket fraternity, including former and current cricketers, were all over the moon after watching Chopra’s stunning performance. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to his official Twitter handle and wrote: “Unstoppable in every sense of the word well done @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Keep scripting history with the javelin in your hand! #worldchampionships2022 #NeerajChopraWinsSilver”.
Unstoppable in every sense🍰 of the word 💪🏻 well done ! Keep s♐cripting history with the javelin in your hand! 🇮🇳
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Legendary cricketer and 2011 World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar heaped praises on Chopra for scripting history.
“@Neeraj_chopra1 has added another laurel to his name! India is very proud of you! Heartiest congratulations on winning the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at World Athletics Championships. #WCHOregon22,” tweeted Tendulkar.
. has added another laurel to his name! India is very proud 🔯of you!
Heartiest congratulations on winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at World Athletics Championships.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Former India opener Virender Sehwag wished Chopra in his own unique style. He took to social media and wrote: “Years from now, there is going to be a generation of youngsters for whom “Kya Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive compliment, thanks to this champion #NeerajChopra. Once again, making India proud with a Silver at the World Athletics Championship.”
Years from now there is going to bﷺe a generation of youngsters for whom “Kya Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive compliment, thanks to this champion .
Once again makingജ India proud with a Sil🙈ver🥈 at the World Athletics Championship.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya, who was blessed with a baby boy on Sundaﷺy, termed Chopra as the superstar while wishing the Javelin thrower.
“Congratulations #NeerajChopra What a superstar! @Neeraj_chopra1,” tweeted Krunal.
Congratulations 🇮🇳 What a superstar!
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24)
Here is how others reacted:
Cꦚongratulations on winning the silver at the World Athletics Championships. We are proud of you. 🇮🇳👏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
You know how legendary you are when your win is celebrated like a festival in India. 🍬Many congratulations and more⭕ power to you! 💪🇮🇳
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Many congratulations to the only 2nd Indian to win medal 🥈Performing at big platforms and paving way for Indians in athletics, you're a true champion! 🇮🇳
Best wishes for .— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Heartiest congratulations on winning the silver medal at & creating history again. The entire nation is so proud of you, keep 𒅌shining✨🏆
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Our star-boy, has once again shown the world, the power of determination, bypassing all preconceived notions as he dexterously threw his javelin at the World Athletics Championsꦰhip at Oregon. The Nation is proud of you for bringing home a silver medal. 🥈
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
෴Congratulations champ on winning silver medal at the🌱 . Keep going, keep shining. 🇮🇳
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10)
Congratulations champion ❤️🇮🇳🎉 🥈
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3)