Neeraj Chopra Achieves Historic Gold at World Athletics Championships
Indian sports history was rewritten as Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra secured a momentous victory, becoming the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. His massive javelin throw of 88.17m dominated the men’s javelin final.
A Remarkable Triumph in Budapest
At the 19th edition of the World Championship held at Budapest’s National Athletics Centre, 24-year-old Neeraj Chopra etched his name in history with the prized World Championship gold.
Chopra’s Words: Reflecting on his accomplishment, Chopra humbly stated, “I won’t say I am the greatest of all time. I have to improve more. The greatest of all time is Jan Zelezny when it comes to the javelin.”
India’s Prominent Figures Reacted to Neeraj Chopra Victory
As the nation celebrated this groundbreaking achievement, notable Indian personalities showered Neeraj Chopra with praise and admiration:
The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Chopra as a symbol of excellence, emphasizing his dedication, precision, and passion, which transcend athletics, making him a beacon of unparalleled prowess in the sporting world.
Neeraj Chopra adds yet another golden page to the history of Indian sports by becoming the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in World Athletics Championships. His superlative performance in the javelin throw finals at Budapest will inspire millions of our youth.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 28, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu lauded Chopra’s feat as a golden page in Indian sports history. She acknowledged his inspiring performance in the javelin throw finals, stating that it would motivate millions of young individuals.
#NeerajChopra ने फिर एक बार पूरे देश को गर्व से भर दिया है। उन्हें पूरे देश की ओर से बहुत बधाई, बहुत शुभकामनाएँ।
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की दूरदर्शी सोच, सही नीतियों व खेल का बजट बढ़ाने जैसे प्रयासों का ही परिणाम है कि आज भारत खेलों में भी ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धियाँ… pic.twitter.com/aXfuXQJ2W7
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 28, 2023
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur expressed pride in Chopra’s achievement, attributing India’s success in international sports to PM Modi’s visionary policies and increased sports budget.
The magnificent performance of @Neeraj_chopra1 has again made India proud 🇮🇳
We are thrilled to witness that his brilliance, dedication and hard work has now made him the first Indian to win a gold 🥇at the prestigious World Athletics Championships and added another feather to… pic.twitter.com/sRGtbY8mgU
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 28, 2023
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge celebrated Chopra’s accomplishment, describing him as a shining example of brilliance, dedication, and hard work, extending his best wishes for his future endeavors.
Neeraj Chopra's gold medal in the javelin throw was fantastic. He’s not only a world champion but also a true champion outside of the track field. Who can forget his courageoue stance earlier in May this year, when the protesting women wrestlers where dragged on the streets of…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 28, 2023
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh applauded Chopra not only for his athletic triumph but also for his courage in supporting the cause of protesting wrestlers, highlighting his champion spirit both on and off the field.
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Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on your phenomenal 88.17-meter throw in the #WorldAthleticsChampionships, making you the first Indian with a Diamond League Trophy, a World Championships gold & an Olympic gold.
Your achievements uplift the spirit of the entire nation.
Every… pic.twitter.com/qbe98gjJQ9
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 28, 2023
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed the nation’s overwhelming pride and inspiration, drawing a parallel with India’s recent achievement in space exploration – Chandrayaan-3’s successful lunar landing.
Double the titles, double the pride🥇🌍 Neeraj Chopra making history for India as the first to hold both Olympic and World Champion titles. A remarkable feat that will inspire generations to come.
Congratulations, @Neeraj_chopra1 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/tNSPtqPE0q
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 28, 2023
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lauded Chopra’s historic achievement of holding both Olympic and World Champion titles, magnifying India’s honor and celebrating the double victory.
Other prominent personalities from India also reacted to Neera Chjopra Victory
#NeerajChopra makes us #Proud again!!#IndianArmy congratulates Subedar Neeraj Chopra on bagging #GoldMedal🥇 in Men's #Javelin at World Athletics Championship 2023 in Budapest with a throw of 88.17 meters.@Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/mV76vQetWy
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 27, 2023
Gold for our diamond!🥇🇮🇳#NeerajChopra #WorldAthleticsChampionship pic.twitter.com/dM3qi6NANF
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 27, 2023
And another Gold !
Many congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning the #GoldMedal🥇 in Men's #Javelin at World Athletics Championship with a throw of 88.17 meters.— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 28, 2023
Olympic Gold. World Championships Gold. That is domination. #NeerajChopra
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 28, 2023
Immense pride watching Neeraj Chopra soar to victory at the World Championships in Budapest! Your dedication and hard work are an inspiration to all. Congratulations, World Champion @Neeraj_chopra1 ! 🥇 India shines brighter with stars like you. 🇮🇳
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 28, 2023
नीरज चोपड़ा की जय……. 🇮🇳
भारत माता की और भी जय!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 #WorldAthleticChampionship pic.twitter.com/k21W8tA1qs— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 28, 2023
Neeraj Chopra does India proud again!
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on being crowned as world champion in javelin throw. A first Indian athlete to achieve this incredible feat makes it more special. 🥇#WorldAthleticsChampionships pic.twitter.com/ltrASwfXBa
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 28, 2023
Neeraj Chopra is India’s pride. He is admired by everyone for his amazing skills, talent and tenacity.
Congratulations to him on winning Gold Medal for India at the World Athletics Championships.
He has worked extremely hard for this special achievement. @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/p3vozX2kVT
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 28, 2023
Neeraj Chopra. Remember the name! Congratulations to our GOLDEN BOY on bagging #GoldMedal at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest with a throw of 88.17 meters.#Neeraj #NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/4ct6lBFCJ1
— S. Phangnon Konyak (@SPhangnon) August 28, 2023
The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023
