“Kya Fenkta Hai” - Virender Sehwag to Yuvraj Singh, Indian cricket fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra for winning historic silver at World Athletics Championships

Neeraj Chopra with his silver medal at the World Athletics Championships. Pic: Getty Images

The Indian cricket fraternity is praising Neeraj Chopra for bagging the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, United States on Sunday, July 24.

Neeraj won silver for his best effort of 88.13m in the men’s javelin throw final. Following his triumph, the 24-year-old became only the second Indian and first male track and field athlete to win a medal at the World Championships.

Long jumper Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to win a medal (bronze) at the World Championships in 2003 in Paris.

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity hailed Neeraj’s historic achievement at the World Athletics Championships. Former Indian batter Virender Sehwag tweeted:

“Years from now there is going to be a generation of youngsters for whom “Kya Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive compliment, thanks to this champion #NeerajChopra. Once again making India proud with a Silver🥈 at the World Athletics Championship.”

Years from now there is going to be a generation of youngsters for whom “Kya Fenkta Hai” is going to be a massive compliment, thanks to this champion #NeerajChopra .

Once again making India proud with a Silver🥈 at the World Athletics Championship. https://t.co/walAWtyxd3

Retired Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wrote:

“Unstoppable in every sense of the word 💪🏻 well done @Neeraj_chopra1! Keep scripting history with the javelin in your hand! 🇮🇳 #worldchampionships2022 #NeerajChopraWinsSilver.”

Unstoppable in every sense of the word 💪🏻 well done @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Keep scripting history with the javelin in your hand! 🇮🇳 #worldchampionships2022 #NeerajChopraWinsSilver https://t.co/8SmzY70Oj9

India women’s legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami paid tribute to the javelin thrower and commented:

"Congratulations champ #NeerajChopra on winning silver medal at the #WorldAthleticsChamps. Keep going, keep shining. 🇮🇳 @Neeraj_chopra1."

Congratulations champ #NeerajChopra on winning silver medal at the #WorldAthleticsChamps. Keep going, keep shining. 🇮🇳 @Neeraj_chopra1

Here are some other Twitter reactions congratulating Neeraj on his triumph in men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships:

Congratulations #NeerajChopra 🇮🇳 What a superstar! @Neeraj_chopra1 https://t.co/2xer5Ko3ex

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1! Keep shining ✨🇮🇳 https://t.co/EvxKUOeVzx

Our star-boy, @Neeraj_chopra1 has once again shown the world, the power of determination, bypassing all preconceived notions as he dexterously threw his javelin at the World Athletics Championship at Oregon. The Nation is proud of you for bringing home a silver medal. 🥈 https://t.co/epGVa2Zujd

Heartiest congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning historic silver medal at #WorldAthletics Championship in Oregon.Your achievement is a moment of glory and pride for all of us. As a role model, you will continue to inspire sportspersons across the country. Proud of you

Heartiest congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 for Silver medal🥈 at the #WorldChampionships.

@WCHoregon22 @afiindia @Media_SAI @IndiaSports https://t.co/i8p8bcHfin

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 🥈
Incredible achievement , you make us all so proud ! https://t.co/WxFd9kbzjZ

Heartiest congratulations to the one who holds a very special place in millions of hearts! ❤️
Made us proud again with a silver at the World Athletics Championships and became the 2nd Indian athlete to win a medal at the worlds ✨

@Neeraj_chopra1

#NeerajChopra #RPSwing https://t.co/wfHLE4c7Ln

#NeerajChopra has made it a habit to create history 🫶🏼

The first Indian to bag a Silver medal at the World Athletics Championships 🥈🇮🇳

Congratulations, @Neeraj_chopra1 💙

#WCHOregon22 #WorldAthleticsChamps https://t.co/0l87GN21SI

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on clinching historic Silver for India at the World Athletics C'ships, thus becoming the 1st Indian male and 2nd overall to win after Anju Bobby George. You are writing a new course of history for #IndianAthletics , while inspiring millions! https://t.co/EJnL0vpJoz

Anderson Peters beats Neeraj Chopra to claim gold

While Neeraj created history by winning the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships, Grenada's Anderson Peters, the reigning world champion, claimed gold. Peters threw a best of 90.54m to secure victory while Czech Jakub Vadlejch won bronze (88.09m).

Neeraj narrowly missed out on becoming the first javelin thrower after Norwegian track and field legend Andreas Thorkildsen to hold both the Olympics and World Championships titles at the same time.