President Murmu congratulates Neeraj Chopra 
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India is proud: Prez congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning gold at World Athletics Championships

Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. His performance is an inspiration to the country's youth. Droupadi Murmu, President of India

New Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and said his performance will inspire millions of the country's youth.

"India is proud of Neeraj Chopra. I convey my heartiest congratulations to him. I wish his legend grows with more such feats," she said.

Chopra on Sunday scripted history by winning the gold with a big throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final at the Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

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