Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra for his silver medal performance in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024, highlighting it as one of his best performances.
By winning silver in Paris, Neeraj made history as the second male athlete to earn two Olympic medals in an individual event.
PM Modi’s Post For Javelin Star
“Neeraj Chopra embodies excellence! He has consistently demonstrated his brilliance. India is thrilled with his latest Olympic success. Congratulations to him for winning the silver medal. He will inspire many future athletes to follow their dreams and make our country proud,” wrote PM Modi on X.
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 won the silver medal in the javelin throw with his best throw of 89.45 meters. The final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday saw many fouls and disqualifications, as several finalists, including Chopra, committed fouls during the event.
Chopra’s best throw, which was 89.45 meters, happened on his second attempt. He struggled with four consecutive fouls, which kept him from winning gold. His silver medal has received widespread praise and congratulatory messages from across the country.
President Droupadi Murmu Congratulates the ‘Champion’ on Winning Silver at the Olympics
“Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics and making history. He is the first Indian athlete to win both a gold and a silver medal in consecutive Olympic Games. India is proud of him. His achievement will inspire future generations. We look forward to Chopra bringing home more medals and honors in the future,” said the President of India in a post on X.
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
Neeraj Chopra Takes Silver, Arshad Nadeem Wins Gold With Record At Paris Olympics 2024
Neeraj Chopra won silver in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024, falling short of defending his gold medal. He achieved his best throw of 89.45 meters on his second attempt but had four consecutive fouls that kept him from winning gold.
Neeraj Chopra is now the second male athlete post-independence to win two Olympic medals in an individual event. His first and third attempts were disqualified, and he fouled on his final three attempts.
Although Chopra performed well in the qualification round with a throw of 89.34 meters, he could not surpass his season best in the final.
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