Neeraj Chopra Creates History: Clinches Gold at World Athletics Championship

BUDAPEST: Adding another glorious chapter to his already illustrious career, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. The men's javelin competition witnessed Chopra's extraordinary prowess as he launched a remarkable throw spanning 88.17 meters, securing his position atop the podium.

The finals of the javelin throw bore testimony to India's remarkable dominance, with three out of the top six athletes hailing from the country. This milestone marked the first instance of three Indian athletes securing spots in the top eight of a world championship event.

In an electrifying showdown, Kishore Jena showcased his mettle by attaining fifth place with a personal best throw of 84.77 meters, while DP Manu's performance peaked at 84.14 meters. Neeraj Chopra's journey to victory included a first attempt foul followed by a spectacular throw in the second round, solidifying his triumphant run.

The silver medal was clinched by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, achieving a commendable 87.82 meters, while the bronze medal found its home with Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch, who registered his best throw at 86.67 meters.

Heartwarming Gesture....

In a touching display of sportsmanship and camaraderie, a video featuring Neeraj Chopra is taking social media by storm. The video captures a heartwarming moment when Chopra invites Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to join him for a photo after the event's conclusion. In the video, Chopra, donned in the tricolor, is seen posing alongside Czech Republic athlete Yakub Velesch. Both athletes proudly hold their respective country's flags. Notably, Chopra extends his invitation to Arshad Nadeem, who, despite not having the Pakistani flag at hand, enthusiastically joins in for a memorable snapshot with the Indian javelin sensation.