Neeraj dedicated his medal to 2003 bronze medallist Anju Bobby George and his supporters.
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July 24, 2022 18:08:04 IST
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Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon after recording an 88.13m throw in his fourth attempt. AP
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Chopra became the first Indian to win a silver medal at the championships and second Indian after Anju Bobby George (in 2003) to win a medal at the World Championships. AFP
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Neeraj Chopra thanked his fans and well-wishers and dedicated the medal to Anju Bobby George and his family. Neeraj had qualified for the finals with an 88.39m throw on Friday. AP
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Anderson Peters, of Grenada (center) won the gold medal with a 90.21m throw, whereas Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic(right) finished with bronze medal recording 88.09m throw. AP
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Neeraj Chopra had three foul attempts – first, fifth and sixth – out of his six attempts at the Finals. His second throw was 82.39m whereas his third attempt recorded a distance of 86.37m. AP
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Chopra admitted after the event that the conditions were challenging and he also had strapping on his thighs, causing him difficulties to get a big throw. He roared after his fourth throw and also gestured second position. AP
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The Indian Javelin star will now aim a medal at the Commonwealth Games in the coming weeks. AP