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Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday added another feather to his illustrious cap by bagging a silver medal ෴at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Oregon, USA.
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 P🎀aris Worlds in 2003.
Speaking about Chopra, he owned the silver medal with a best throw of 88.13m. Anderson Peters, howeverꦫ, 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 ! Ke𝔍ep scripting 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.
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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 be a generation of youngsters for whom “Ky𒁏a Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive compliment, thanks to this champion .
Once again making India proud with a Silver🥈 at the World Athletics Champi𒁃onship.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya, who was bꦐl♔essed with a baby boy on Sunday, 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:
Congratulations on winning the silver at the World Athletics Championships. We a🃏re 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 mꦐore 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🎃 shining✨🏆
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Our star-boy, has once again shown the world, the power of determination, bypassing all preconceived no🧜tions as he dexter🅠ously threw his javelin at the World Athletics Championship at Oregon. The Nation is proud of you for bringing home a silver medal. 🥈
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Congratulations c๊hamp on winning silver medal at the . Keep going, kee⛦p shining. 🇮🇳
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10)
Congratulations champion ❤️🇮🇳🎉 🥈
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3)