The face of Indian sports, Neeraj Chopra, took home a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final on Thursday night at the Olympics in Paris.
Neeraj Chopra became the first track and field athlete from India to win two consecutive Olympic gold on Friday, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered him with compliments.
The face of Indian sports, Neeraj Chopra, took home a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final on Thursday night at the Olympics in Paris. This was the inaugural silver medal for India in the games.
Neeraj Chopra was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “excellence personified” and he was congratulated on winning the silver medal.
Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified! Time and again he’s shown his brilliance. India is elated that he comes back with yet another Olympic success. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver. He will continue to motivate countless upcoming athletes to pursue their dreams… pic.twitter.com/XIjfeDDSeb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
“Neeraj Chopra embodies perfection! He has often demonstrated his intelligence. That he returns with yet another Olympic victory has delighted India. Congrats to him for taking home the Silver,” Modi posted on the social networking network X.
The prime minister went on, “He will continue to inspire countless up-and-coming athletes to follow their dreams and make our nation proud.”
“My sincere congrats to Neeraj Chopra for making history and taking home the silver medal in the Olympics in Paris. He is the first sportsman from India to win two gold and one silver medal at the same Olympics. He has India’s pride,” the President declared.
Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning silver medal in Paris Olympics and scripting history. He is the first Indian athlete to win a gold and a silver medal in two successive Olympic Games. India is proud of him. His feat will inspire generations to come. India…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 8, 2024
“His achievement will motivate future generations.” Neeraj Chopra is expected to return with more medals and glory for India in the future, the speaker continued.
The “phenomenal” Neeraj Chopra, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has elevated the country’s standing.
“The extraordinary Neeraj Chopra elevates the country.” Fantastic work, champ. “Congratulations on your silver medal from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris,” Shah said on X. “By writing a magnificent chapter in Indian sports history, you have elevated the honor of the Tiranga🇮🌳. The country applauds your outstanding achievement.
The phenomenal @Neeraj_chopra1 brings glory to the nation.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 8, 2024
Well done champ. Congratulations on winning the #Silver at the #ParisOlympics2024.
You have enhanced the honour of the Tiranga🇮🇳 by scripting a glorious episode in the history of Indian sports. The nation rejoices in… pic.twitter.com/1X3CQ6c2QA
Neeraj Chopra was also congratulated by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju for winning the silver medal.
“The silver medal winning throw from our champion @Neeraj_chopra1 at 89.45 m,” Kiren Rijiju posted on X.
The commitment and extraordinary talent of the Indian javelin thrower have elevated the country, according to Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
“Neeraj Chopra deserves congratulations for winning the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Your unwavering commitment and extraordinary talent have once again elevated India to prominence. May you continue to shine brilliantly on the international scene and inspire generations to come. On X, Gadkari commented, “Here’s to many more successes ahead.”
Neeraj Chopra’s silver touch
Neeraj Chopra finished with a best throw of 89.45 meters, however he was unable to keep his gold medal. Even though he did well on his second try, he struggled with four foul throws, which kept him from taking home the gold.
At the main event, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won his nation’s first individual gold medal, setting a new Olympic record. Setting the bar too high for the rest of the competitors, including Chopra, who covered 89.45m in the second round to take the silver, Nadeem achieved an incredible 92.97m on his second try.
