World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra still hungry for Worlds gold after silver medal finish, says 'hunger for gold will continue'

World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra on Sunday expressed delight after winning a historic silver at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon and said that he will try to change the colour of the medal and the hunger for gold will continue
Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.13m in his fourth attempt in the men’s javelin throw final and secured the second position. Follow InsideSport.IN for World Athletics Championships Live Updates

“The competition was tough, competitors were throwing on good average, it became challenging. I learned a lot today. The hunger for gold will continue. But I have to believe we cannot get gold each time. I will do what I can, focus and concentrate on my training,” Neeraj Chopra said in a press conference after winning the silver medal.

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World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra still hungry for Worlds gold after silver medal finish, says ‘hunger for gold will continue’

“While conditions were not good and the wind speed was too high, I was confident I would perform well. I am satisfied with the result, I am happy I was able to win a medal for my country,” he added. Talking about the competition Neeraj said that he learned a lot in the final of the Javelin throw and that he will try to change the colour of the medal next time
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“I didn’t feel pressured by the fact that I am an Olympic champion. I believed in myself even after the third throw. I made a comeback & won silver, it felt good. I would try to change the colour of the medal next time,” said Neeraj.

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The Olympic medallist started the proceedings with a foul throw, which was followed by 82.39m and 86.37m. It was finally in the fourth attempt when he recorded the distance of 88.13m, which put him in contention for the silver medal.

A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!

Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours. https://t.co/odm49Nw6Bx

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2022

The last two attempts by Neeraj went foul throws, and thus, he ended up in the second position. The first position was held by defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who recorded a distance of 90.54m.

How Neeraj Chopra won a SILVER Medal?

His first throw was a NO-THROW.
His 2nd landed at 82.39M.
Chopra made a small comeback with with 86.37M throw to go back on No. 4 position.
But his huge 88.13M 4th throw landed him in SILVER Medal position.
The top contender for Gold, Grenada’s Anderson Peters lived up to his billing. His very 1st throw crossed 90M mark as he hurled Javeline to 90.21M. His 2nd throw was measured little longer at 90.46M. He celebrated GOLD with 90.54M last throw.
Rohit Yadav finished 10th in FINALS

Check out the throw that won @Neeraj_chopra1 his historic Silver 🥈 at @WorldAthletics C’ships

Our Champ just nows when its a good throw 😁😇 and the Roar🔥#WCHOregon22 #IndianAthletics @PMOIndia @ianuragthakur @NisithPramanik @afiindia @SAI_Patiala @Adille1 pic.twitter.com/6Y5oSq534z

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) July 24, 2022

Neeraj also became India’s first ever track and field athlete to take the silver medal in the World Championships, and second to bag a podium finish after the legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George had finished third in the Paris Worlds in 2003.

On the other hand, World Championships debutant Rohit Yadav finished at the 10th position after making attempts of 78.72m, 78.05m and 77.95m.

World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra still hungry for Worlds gold after silver medal finish, says ‘hunger for gold will continue’