Neeraj Chopra made history by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. He became the first-ever Indian athlete to achieve this feat, marking a significant milestone for Indian athletics. Neeraj’s exceptional performance was highlighted by a remarkable throw of 88.17 meters during his second attempt. This outstanding achievement showcased his skill and dominance in the event, solidifying his position as a global contender.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, took the silver with a season’s best of 87.82m while the Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch won bronze with 86.67m. The other two Indian athletes in the 12-man javelin throw finals at Budapest also logged impressive results. Kishore Jena finished fifth with a personal best haul of 84.77m while DP Manu was sixth with 84.14m.
Neeraj faced tough competition, notably from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who secured the silver medal with a commendable throw of 87.82 meters. The competition between the two showcased the intensity of the event.
Neeraj’s gold medal not only added a prestigious achievement to his personal record but also contributed to India’s medal tally at the World Athletics Championships. This win marked his second medal at the Championships, with a previous silver medal to his name.
| Position | Athlete | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra (IND) | 88.17m |
| 2 | Arshad Nadeem (PAK) | 87.82m |
| 3 | Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) | 86.67m |
| 4 | Julian Weber (GER) | 85.79m |
| 5 | Kishore Jena (IND) | 84.77m |
| 6 | Manu DP (IND) | 84.14m |
| 7 | Oliver Helander (FIN) | 83.38m |
| 8 | Edis Matusevicius (LTU) | 82.29m |
| 9 | Dawid Wegner (POL) | 80.75m |
| 10 | Ihab Abdelrahman (EGY) | 80.64m |
| 11 | Andrian Mardare (MDE) | 79.66m |
| 12 | Timothy Herman (BEL) | 74.56m |
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