Neeraj Chopra wins Silver Medal at World Athletics Championships 2022

Neeraj Chopra becomes the 2nd Indian to win a medal at the world championships and 1st Indian male to win silver medal in world championship after long jumper Anju Bonny George’s bronze in 2003.

Neeraj Chopra scripted history with the best throw of 88.13m on his fourth attempt in the men’s javelin throw final in Oregon at the world championships.

Mr. Chopra began with a foul throw and had 82.39m and 86.37m to be at fourth after three rounds. He got his rhythm back with a big fourth round throw of 88.13m, his fourth career best effort.

Defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada won gold with a best throw of 90.54m while Olympic silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic took the bronze with 88.09m.