A wave of celebration was visible in Neeraj's village in Panipat, where his family members along with other villagers, could be seen dancing and celebrating their son's achievement.
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday congratulated Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships in Eugene.
Neeraj also became India's first ever track and field athlete to take the silver medal in the World Championships, and second to bag a podium finish after the legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George had finished third in the Paris Worlds in 2003.
Placed in Group A at Hayward Field, Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, recorded a throw of 88.39m in his first attempt, breaching the qualifying mark.