PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra, World Champion - Javelin throw 
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Exemplifies excellence: PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for winning gold medal at World Athletics Championships

PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra for winning gold medal at World Athletics Championships, saying his dedication, precision and passion make him a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world.

New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal in the men's javelin at the World Athletics Championships, saying his dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world.

Chopra on Sunday scripted history yet again as he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a big throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final in Budapest, Hungary.

In another first, three Indians finished in top eight with Kishore Jena (84.77m) and DP Manu (84.14m) taking the fifth and sixth spots, respectively. Never before did three Indians finish in the top eight of an event in the World Championships.

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