Neeraj Chopra made history by winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw (88.17 meters) event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 held in Budapest, Hungary.* He became the first-ever Indian athlete to achieve this feat, marking a significant milestone for Indian athletics.* Neeraj faced tough competition, notably from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who secured the silver medal with a commendable throw of 87.82 meters.
* Neeraj's gold medal not only added a prestigious achievement to his personal record but also contributed to India's medal tally at the World Athletics Championships. This win marked his second medal at the Championships, with a previous silver medal to his name.* Neeraj's success was celebrated across India. His father expressed immense pride, and there were plans for celebratory events upon Neeraj's return to India. His achievement was seen as a proud moment for the country..Source : Money Control
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