World Athletics Championships: After Neeraj Chopra scripted history by clinching the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene, his mother stated she was certain that he would bring a medal home.
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
A wave of celebration was visible in Neeraj’s village in Panipat, where his family members along with other villagers, could be seen dancing and celebrating their son’s achievement.”We are very happy that his hard work has paid off. We were certain that he would win a medal at this event,” Saroj Devi, Neeraj Chopra’s mother told ANI.
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World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts after the javelin thrower wins silver, says ‘we cannot explain this feeling, it was close contest, but we are happy’
World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts after the javelin thrower wins silver, says ‘we cannot explain this feeling, it was close contest, but we are happy’
“This feeling can’t be explained. Even though he lost by some seconds but we are really happy. We were equally happy when he brought home the gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics,” she added.
Meanwhile, Neeraj’s aunt stated, “This is a very proud moment for our village and for the entire country. Neeraj is not only our son but the entire country’s son now. He will continue to make the country proud in future as well.”
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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.
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.
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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:
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.
World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra’s mother reacts after the javelin thrower wins silver, says ‘we cannot explain this feeling, it was close contest, but we are happy’
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