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I am elated that I won Silver medal for the country: Neeraj Chopra

by Kolkata Today

India’s Neeraj Chopra wins Silver medal in men’s javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships with throw of 88.13 meters. Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st Indian to win silver medal at Championships. He is the 2nd Indian after former long jumper Anju Bobby George.

India’s Neeraj Chopra after winning a historic Silver medal at the World Athletics Championships, he said ,”I am elated that I won Silver medal for the country. I will try to perform better in the next World Championships.”

“It might have looked easy but Anderson must have put in huge effort to cross 90 metres… He is world lead this year, throwing very good throws, several above 90 meters. I am happy he has worked so hard. This is good for me too, I have good competition,” Neeraj said.

“It might have looked easy but Anderson must have put in huge effort to cross 90 metres… He is world lead this year, throwing very good throws, several above 90 meters. I am happy he has worked so hard. This is good for me too, I have good competition,” Neeraj said.
“The competition was tough, competitors were throwing on good average, it became challenging. I learnt a lot today,” he added.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra thanked Sports Authority of India and the government for the active support to Indian sports and athletes after winning Silver Medal at World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, US.

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