Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra after he clinched his and the nation’s first gold medal within the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. Neeraj recorded his greatest throw of 88.17 metres in his second try and managed to carry his lead until the very finish. Taking to his official deal with on X, PM Modi posted, “The proficient @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and keenness make him not only a champion in athletics however a logo of unparalleled excellence in your complete sports activities world. Congrats to him for successful the Gold on the World Athletics Championships.”

The proficient @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and keenness make him not only a champion in athletics however a logo of unparalleled excellence in your complete sports activities world. Congrats to him for successful the Gold on the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023

Arshad Nadeem, the Commonwealth Video games champion, settled for silver with a throw of 87.82 metres. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic secured the bronze along with his greatest throw of 86.67 m.

Kishore Jena (better of 84.77 m) completed fifth whereas DP Manu (better of 84.14 m) completed sixth.

Now, India has medals of all colors on the World Championships. That is Neeraj’s second medal on the World Championships after he secured a silver final 12 months. India’s final medalist on the prestigious world occasion was Anju Bobby George again within the 2003 World Championships when she clinched bronze in ladies’s lengthy bounce.

Now, India has medals of all colors on the World Championships. That is Neeraj’s second medal on the World Championships after he secured a silver final 12 months. India’s final medalist on the prestigious world occasion was Anju Bobby George again within the 2003 World Championships when she clinched bronze in ladies’s lengthy bounce.