Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win a gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships. The track and field athlete's historic win has been hailed by his fans and Indians in general. "Incredible Neeraj Chopra won the Gold in the World Athletics Championship 2023 with 88.17 meter javelin throw; leaving behind silver medalist Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem just by 35cm," wrote a sports enthusiast.
On the occasion, Chopra invited his Pakistani rival to celebrate the win with him. The gesture has won the hearts of many. The 25-year-old Chopra has been seen as a major youth icon across the country. With his gesture after the win, he has become a bigger darling.
Earlier, Chopra became the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in his event and the first such Asian to win gold at the World Championship. Below are the big-league games/tournaments where he has proved his mettle over the years:
Olympic Games 2020; World Championships 2023; World Championships 2022; Diamond League 2022; Asian Games 2018; Commonwealth Games 2018; Asian Championships 2017; South Asian Games 2016.
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