Kejriwal extends congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on historic Athletics Gold win

Neeraj Chopra once again entered the annals of history on Sunday, becoming the inaugural Indian athlete to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships during the men's javelin throw final hosted in Budapest.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday congratulated Olympian Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

“Double the titles, double the pride Neeraj Chopra making history for India as the first to hold both Olympic and World Champion titles. A remarkable feat that will inspire generations to come. Congratulations, Neeraj,” Kejriwal posted on X.

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On Sunday, Neeraj Chopra made history yet again. He became the first Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw final held in Budapest.

During the final event, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he had earned a silver medal.