India is filled with pride as Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin final at the Paris Olympics. Social media platforms, from Instagram to X, were flooded with congratulatory messages for his achievement at the prestigious event. Bollywood celebrities also expressed their admiration.
Actor Vicky Kaushal praised Chopra’s performance, saying, “Season best performance. You always make us proud, brother Neeraj Chopra.” R Madhavan not only congratulated Chopra but also praised Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, noting that “the sport won today.” Rakul Preet Singh also celebrated Neeraj’s achievement, writing, “Woohoo! Neeraj, you have done it again! Congratulations on securing your second Olympic medal! India beams with pride.”
Chopra’s best throw of 89.45 meters came on his second attempt, but four consecutive fouls hindered his chances for gold. Despite his strong qualification round performance, he couldn’t surpass his season-best in the final.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a 92.97-meter throw, winning gold. After the match, Neeraj acknowledged the tough competition, stating, “Today was Arshad’s day. I gave my best, but some things need to be addressed and worked on.” He also expressed optimism about India’s future Olympic prospects. So far, the Indian team has won five medals at the Paris Olympics.
