File photo of Neeraj Chopra.© AFP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for his recent performance in javelin throw. Addressing the nation during the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, “Our Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra won silver at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. He also broke his own javelin throw record. Made the country proud once again. By winning gold in Cuortaine Games too.” After winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, the star javelin thrower has shown dominance in his recent appearances in the sport.
On June 14, Chopra set a new national record and finished with a silver medal at the Pavo Nurmi Games in Finland with a throw of 89.30m, bettering her previous national record of 88.07m which she set in Patiala in March last year. was.
This was Chopra’s first outing in an international competition since his historic gold medal-winning throw of 87.58m at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.
In the 89.30m throw he finished second on the podium at the Pavo Nurmi Games behind Finnish favorite Oliver Helender, who achieved a personal best of 89.93m. Meanwhile, world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada finished third with a throw of 86.60m.
On 18 June, the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist made another stellar performance by winning the gold medal at the 2022 Kuorten Games in Finland.
Neeraj threw 86.69m in difficult and wet conditions to bag the top prize. Chopra got off to a good start in rainy conditions but was fouled in his second throw.
The Indian javelin thrower reached the spot in his first attempt at the tournament, fouled on his second attempt, and bore a bad slip in his third attempt, after which he decided to skip the remaining two attempts.
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Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott won the silver with a throw of 86.64m while Anderson Peters took the bronze with a throw of 84.75m.
India’s Golden Boy will next take part in the Stockholm leg of the Diamond League on June 30.
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