PM Narendra Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on silver medal win

PM Modi dialled the young athlete for outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning a silver medal.

All eyes were on Neeraj Chopra to once again become a medal winner for India in the men’s javelin throw final at the Olympics, and he has done it yet again. The world-leading athlete this time earned India a silver medal, while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold at the event. However, Neeraj Chopra’s incredible performance despite injuries has left an indelible mark in the world of sports, exuding his passion and dedication to the sport.

PM Narendra Modi calls Neeraj Chopra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like all other Indians, felt pride in the historic win of Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. He dialled Chopra to congratulate him on his incredible win of a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 and said, “Many, many congratulations to you, Neeraj. You have once again made the country proud. Last night, even at 1 am, crores of people watched you with hope.”

Neeraj Chopra said he couldn’t push himself fully.

The young Indian-winning javelin thrower said that he couldn’t push himself fully because of his injuries, and the competition was tough. He added, “I am still happy to get a medal for my country in these circumstances. There are ups and downs in sport.” Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won gold, setting a new record with a throw of 92.97 meters, securing his country’s first-ever individual Olympic gold.

PM Modi’s message on X for Neeraj Chopra.

PM Modi expressed his admiration for Neeraj Chopra and posted on X, “Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified! Time and again, he’s shown his brilliance. India is elated that he comes back with yet another Olympic success. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver. He will continue to motivate countless upcoming athletes to pursue their dreams and make our nation proud.”

Neeraj Chopra was the defending Olympic champion as he had won gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.