World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Twitterati cannot contain excitement
It's not a golden debut at the 2022 World Athletics Championships for Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra. He finished second behind Grenada's Anderson Peters to settle for silver with a best throw of 88.13m in the men's javelin throw finals in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday (July 24).
Neeraj, however, continued his remarkable run to hand India one of the many firsts in athletics, yet another time.
He became the first man and second Indian overall to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships after veteran long jumper Anju Bobby George's bronze medal in 2003,
The javelin thrower has heralded a new era for Indian athletics, inculcating a winning mentality in every Indian who loves the sport, proving time and again that consistency is the key to success.
Ever since his Tokyo Olympics gold, he has been on a record-shattering spree, making winning medals seem more effortless than ever.
Earlier, Neeraj hurled the spear to a distance of 88.39m in his first attempt to breach the automatic qualification mark of 83.50m to secure his maiden final berth at the ongoing 2022 World Athletics Championships (WAC).
It wasn't an ideal start for him in the finals, with his opening throw being declared foul. He bettered his performance to clear 82.39m in his second and 86.37m in his third attempt. It was his fourth attempt, where Neeraj hurled the spear to a distance of 88.13m, that ensured a medal at the WAC.
Unless on a better day, Peters looked impossible to upset, with his back-to-back monstrous 90m throws.
Peters won the gold medal with a best throw of 90.54m. He fetched 90.21m in his first attempt and then bettered his efforts in his second with a 90.46m throw. He further improved his performance by throwing 90.54m in his sixth attempt to efficiently defend his world title.
Meanwhile, Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch won bronze with a best throw of 88.09m, while Germany's Julian Weber finished 4th with a best attempt of 86.86m.
Twitter reacts as India as Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins silver at 2022 World Athletics Championships:
Wishes poured in after Neeraj Chopra clinched a historic silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
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A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!
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Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins Silver Medal in men's Javelin Throw final of the #WorldAthleticsChamps with a throw of 88.13m
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Big Moment for Indian Sport.
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1. Becoming only the 2nd Indian to win a World Championship medal after @anjubobbygeorg1.
India is proud. Millions more will be inspired. Well done @afiindia & @Media_SAI. @WeAreTeamIndia https://t.co/gW2DBC2cF9
GOLD: Olympics | 2020 
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✨ GOLD: Olympics | 2020
✨ Silver: World Championships | 2022
✨ GOLD: Asian Games | 2018
✨ GOLD: CWG | 2018
✨ GOLD: World Junior Championships | 2016
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Congratulation brother @Neeraj_chopra1
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The man of the moment!
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Proud Moment For the Country!
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A Billion Salute to your Victory! https://t.co/JELqfuIvo8
Here's that moment when Neeraj Chopra created history, becoming the first 🇮🇳 man to medal at the Athletics World Championships. After one of his worst starts to a competition this season, he was out of the podium after three throws before throwing 88.13m that secured him a 🥈 https://t.co/Pr9L0jgip5
Neeraj Chopra has created history again by winning a silver medal at World Athletics Championship in Oregon. He becomes the 1st man and the 2nd Indian to win medal at the World Championships after long-jumper Anju Bobby George's bronze in 2003.
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#NeerajChopra has once again made #IndianArmy and the Nation proud.
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Historic Silver Medal for #India 🇮🇳
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins historic Silver Medal at World Athletics Championship after Olympics.
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1
Your hard work has paid off & you’ve given India yet another reason to celebrate after Tokyo Olympics https://t.co/NCWzbSNWI4
Congratulate @Neeraj_chopra1 for a scintillating silver medal performance at the World Athletics Championships.
A commendable achievement that will take Indian sport forward.
A beautiful journey of Neeraj chopra ended at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships final!
Long way to go champ! ❤️
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Congratulations: India's Neeraj Chopra wins Silver Medal🥈
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#NeerajChopra scripts history again! Wins Silver medal in men's Javelin throw final of #WorldAthleticsChampionships. 🥈
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Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1. Another incredible throw under immense pressure to get a historic Silver medal for India. Ice cool temperament at the big stage. Just India’s second ever medal at the World Athletics Championship after Anju Bobby George long jump bronze in 2003.
The throw that won #NeerajChopra the silver medal at #WorldChampionship. It's incredible how these guys know the throw is good the moment they release the #javelin. That roar!
This man continues to write history. And he's just 24! https://t.co/dhEj7vDD2G
Hearty congratulations #NeerajChopra for achieving silver medal in #WorldAthleticsChampionships
First indian to do so, What a proud moment.
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India is elated by the stupendous performance by Subedar @Neeraj_chopra1.
Congratulations to him on winning the Silver Medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships in Eugene, Oregon.
His hard work, grit and determination have yielded outstanding results. We are proud of him.
#NeerajChopra is India's greatest athlete. Period.
🥇 World Junior champion
🥇 Asian Games champion
🥇 Asian champion
🥇 CWG champion
🥇 Olympic champion
🥈 World silver medallist
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IT’S HISTORY AGAIN! 🇮🇳
With a massive effort of 88.13m, #NeerajChopra becomes the FIRST Indian to win a silver medal at the #WorldAthleticsChamps and only the second to finish in podium places after Anju Bobby George almost 20 years ago.
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India’s pride #NeerajChopra scripts history!
Ending a 19-year-long wait, Neeraj Chopra becomes the second Indian and the first athlete to secure a medal for India in javelin throw at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships.
Congratulations to him for winning the Silver🥈🇮🇳 https://t.co/DXJzHtKRqj
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