"India's biggest sporting hero" Cricketing fraternity congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning silver medal at Paris Olympics 2024

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Published at :August 9, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Modified at :August 9, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Neeraj Chopra bagged the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with an 89.45m throw at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra missed out on the gold medal to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the men’s javelin throw and finished second, thus bagging the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

At the iconic Stade de France on Thursday night, Chopra bagged his second Olympic medal, having won gold at Tokyo 2020.

While Chopra did improve on his throw from the previous Olympic, from 87.58m in Tokyo to 89.45m in Paris, Arshad Nadeem’s best throw of 92.97m was considerably better than Neeraj’s best.

Nadeem became the first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist for Pakistan.

This was a setback for Chopra, who has dealt with injuries in recent years since winning gold in Tokyo.

Chopra admitted he would look to better his performance and that it was Arshad’s day in Paris.

“Today was Arshad’s day. I gave my best, but some things need to be addressed and worked on. We all feel happy whenever we win a medal for the country. It’s time to improve the game now. We will sit and discuss and enhance our performance,” Chopra told ANI.

Chopra became only the second male athlete post-independence to win two Olympic medals for India in an individual event.

His silver is so far the best effort by an Indian in the ongoing Paris Olympics.

This led to a spate of congratulatory messages from everyone, including former and current Indian cricketers.

Cricket fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra for winning silver medal in Paris Olympics 2024:

Biggest sporting hero once again making 🇮🇳 proud at the world stage🥈@Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/rwECMPEOgz
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 9, 2024

That javelin goes travelin' again!Congratulations, @Neeraj_chopra1, on winning the first silver for India at #Paris2024.You didn’t just win a medal; you won 1.4 billion hearts, once again. Keep soaring higher!#Olympics pic.twitter.com/8iMQSD3iCV
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 9, 2024

It tells you of the quality of Neeraj Chopra that he was off-colour and won a silver! That is some achievement.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2024

Proving yet again that his spirit to win is as unbreakable as his javelin’s flight. You have not only won a historic silver medal but have also brought a golden moment for every Indian heart. Here’s to the champion who reminds us all that even in silver, there lies a golden… pic.twitter.com/OZ5H5xx2rn
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 9, 2024

Back-to-back Olympic medals for our star, Neeraj Chopra! 🥈India's first silver medal at the #Paris2024 Olympics, and what a way to achieve it! You might have fallen short of the gold, but your commitment and effort in the final were really inspiring! 🇮🇳#Olympics ||… pic.twitter.com/NLldsF7Y8R
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 8, 2024

The icon never returns without bringing joy to every Indian! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #NeerajChopra 🥈 pic.twitter.com/eRI2Wc41DB
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 8, 2024

Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for clinching the silver medal at the Olympics. Your perseverance and passion continue to inspire the nation. You've shown once again that there are no limits to achieving dreams through hard work and dedication.🇮🇳🥈 #NeerajChopra #JavelinThrow… pic.twitter.com/RbytcQgMxR
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 8, 2024

Congratulations #NeerajChopra on winning the silver medal at the #ParisOlympics. Amazing effort to win two back to back olympic medals. https://t.co/9BO0vDAm2u
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 8, 2024

A consecutive Olympic medal! Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on not just winning the medal but etching your name in India's sporting history!
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 9, 2024

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