'Throwers don't have a finish line': Neeraj Chopra eyes greater glory after WAC gold

At the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Indian sensation Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal on Monday. With a throw of 88.17m on his second try, Chopra won the first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin competition. Chopra's triumph made him the first Indian to take home the gold at the World Athletics Championships. Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan came in second with a reach of 87.82 metres, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic took home the bronze with a throw of 86.67 metres. 

3 things you need to know 

• At the World Athletics Championships, Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to take home a gold medal
• With a throw of 88.17 metres, Neeraj Chopra won the WAC 2023 
• Chopra also earned a spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris

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Neeraj Chopra scripts history at the World Athletics Championship 2023 in Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra started the Monday night championship with a foul throw on his first try. However, after a little time of recuperation, he produced the tournament's best throw on his second attempt. He made a great effort in his second throw, increasing his lead on the table by an incredible 88.17 metres. Chopra's triumph was the first time ever at the World Athletics Championships that an Indian took home the gold medal. Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan took second place (87.82m), while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic took third place (86.67m). 

The World Athletics Championship gold medal is the latest addition to his amazing collection of medals. His 2022 silver medal, which surpassed Anju Bobby George's bronze in the women's long jump in 2003 in Paris, was India's only other medal from the World Athletics Championship. Chopra has officially earned a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He presently has the top spot in the world, so if he keeps going like this, he may bring India another gold.

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Chopra makes a huge statement after winning the WAC 2023 gold medal 

After winning the medal, Chopra was seen talking to the press, and he made huge statements about the competition and his performance, With enthusiasm and great motivation, he said: 

It's a very special feeling to have won the Olympics and the World Championships. Competition-wise, the World Championships is always tougher than the Olympics. Athletes train very hard for this. I am most happy about the fact that I won today, and two more Indians were with me. I'm very happy to see how Indian athletics is growing.

Talking about his next goal, despite winning all the possible competitions, he said:

 "As they say, throwers don't have a finish line. No matter how many medals you win, there will always be the motivation that you can throw further. To win a medal does not mean we have won everything. Many athletes have won the same medal multiple times. I will push myself to win these medals again and it will be amazing if more Indian athletes join me on the podium.

Famous cricket analyst appreciates these statements from Neeraj Chopra 

What a lovely thought. 'There is no finish line'. Sometimes, especially in the corporate world, we play for the finish line and don't realise we can actually be much better than that! https://t.co/SC0IFYOUX4

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 28, 2023

The words of Neeraj Chopra wonderfully capture the spirit of tenacity and ongoing development. As Harsha Bhogle clearly notes, it is a beautiful idea that "there is no finish line." This mentality applies to people in a variety of fields, not just athletics, and serves as a reminder that we should constantly aim to go above and beyond the standards we set for ourselves.

Neeraj Chopra  accomplishments in javelin throw 

• Olympic Games 2020 (gold medal)
•  World Championships 2023 (gold medal)
• World Championships 2022 (silver  medal)
• Diamond League 2022 (gold  medal)
•  Asian Games 2018 (gold medal)
•  Commonwealth Games 2018  (gold medal)
•  Asian Championships 2017  (gold medal)
•  South Asian Games 2016  (gold medal)

One of India's top athletes, Neeraj Chopra, has a long list of outstanding accomplishments to his credit. In renowned international competitions, he has won multiple gold medals during his impressive career and continues to make the nation proud.