From Sehwag to Harbhajan, cricketers react as Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at World Athletics Championships 2023

Published at :August 28, 2023 at 11:40 AM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Neeraj Chopra recorded a best effort of 88.17m in his second attempt to become World Champion in Javelin Throw event.

In a resounding victory that resonates with national pride, Neeraj Chopra has clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. With an astounding throw covering 88.17 meters, Chopra not only secured his place in history as the first Indian athlete to win gold at the senior world championships but also garnered heartfelt accolades from the cricketing fraternity, an integral part of India’s sports culture.

For Neeraj, who has now won every significant championship attainable under his control, the medal completed a very special set. Neeraj has won gold medals at the Olympics, Global Championships, the Diamond League, the Asian Athletics Championships in 2017, the Asian Games in 2018, and the Commonwealth Games in 2018. Neeraj was the first track and field athlete from India to win a gold medal in the Olympics (Tokyo 2020), the Diamond League Championship (2022), and the Junior World Championships (2016) before Budapest 23.

Indian cricketing fraternity, who are an integral part of the sports culture in India, were quick to embrace and celebrate Chopra’s historic achievement on their social media platforms. Cricket stars, both current and former, IPL teams, commentators took to their social media platforms to express their heartfelt congratulations and admiration for the golden boy of Indian athletics. Prominent figures from the cricketing world, including Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Ravi Shastri, and all IPL teams shared their appreciation for Chopra’s monumental win.

Here’s how Cricketing fraternity reacted to Neeraj winning Gold at World Athletics Championships 2023:

Fenkon toh aise fenko ki chaar log bole Kya fekta hai yaar.88.17 mtr door Bhaala phenka and a World Athletics Championship Gold for our Champion #NeerajChopra . The mega run continues .pic.twitter.com/9TOFl4P6uM
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 28, 2023

And another Gold !Many congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning the #GoldMedal🥇 in Men's #Javelin at World Athletics Championship with a throw of 88.17 meters. pic.twitter.com/kgWoHXh57Y
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 28, 2023

We all love Gold but Neeraj Chopra Adores it… entire nation is proud of you brother @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/DcZNWPtVs0
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 28, 2023

Neeraj chopra making us all 🇮🇳 proud .. first indian to win multiple world athletics championships medals.. Keep rocking @Neeraj_chopra1 🫡👏🤎
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 28, 2023

The first Indian athlete to win a GOLD at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships! 🥇@Neeraj_chopra1 shows how consistent hardwork can make you soar high in the sky! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MJ9xCLgiMI
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 28, 2023

India celebrates its first Gold at the World Athletics Championship! 🥇 Kudos to the ever-inspiring @Neeraj_chopra1 for raising the bar yet again. Congratulations! #WorldAthleticsChampionship pic.twitter.com/NRrB6dvgpN
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) August 28, 2023

First Indian Athlete to win a Gold Medal at the World Athletics Championships !!🥇🇮🇳 Proud Moment @Neeraj_chopra1 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/eWAOSGdnX0
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 28, 2023

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning Gold at the World Athletics Championships.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 28, 2023

What a champ! Congratulations @neeraj_chopra1 on being crowned the World Champion 👏🏾 We are proud of you.
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 28, 2023

A remarkable athlete. A true Champion who saves his best for the biggest occasions time after time. Take a bow. #NeerajChopra 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/frNb8aGnfI
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 28, 2023

Gold for our diamond!🥇🇮🇳#NeerajChopra #WorldAthleticsChampionship pic.twitter.com/dM3qi6NANF
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 27, 2023

Olympic Gold. World Championships Gold. That is domination. #NeerajChopra
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 28, 2023

𝙆𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝙞𝙩!Neeraj Chopra bags 🥇 at #WorldAthleticsChampionships in #Budapest23 🫡🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/BxpEIyF2DB
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 27, 2023

𝟖𝟖.𝟏𝟕𝐦 👉 𝐆🥇𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓 🇮🇳India's First Track & Field World CHAMPION, Neeraj Chopra 🔥#Budapest23 #WorldAthleticsChampionships2023 pic.twitter.com/hzkYFhYd2x
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 27, 2023

India’s Golden Boy – Neeraj Ch🥇pra! 🌟#WorldAthleticsChampionships #NeerajChopra
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 27, 2023

🎙️“India have never won a Gold at the World Championships” 🇮🇳 Neeraj Chopra 10 seconds later: pic.twitter.com/vp3e6lzDMs
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 27, 2023

🥇 World Championships 2023🥇 Diamond League 2022🥈 World Championships 2022🥇 Olympic Games 2020🥇 Asian Games 2018🥇 Commonwealth Games 2018 🥇 Asian Championships 2017 🥇 South Asian Games 2016 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥. 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣. 𝙒𝙞𝙣 🔁#AavaDe #NeerajChopra… pic.twitter.com/g7CZc3Dxig
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) August 28, 2023

Thanga Magan yet again! 🥇🇮🇳#WorldAthleticsChampionships #Whistle4India 🦁💛 @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/vzy6MCJ9fu
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 28, 2023

𝟴𝟴.𝟭𝟳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 💫World Champion #NeerajChopra, you LEGEND 🥇🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DMWNaGFtBN
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 28, 2023

ᴄʜᴀᴍᴘɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ 🌏 🎖️Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on becoming the first 🇮🇳 athlete to win Gold in the World Athletics Championship ❤️‍🔥#PlayBold #WorldAthleticsChampionships #Budapest23 pic.twitter.com/XRYJBsAaTV
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 28, 2023

Gooood morning, World Champion 🥇pic.twitter.com/12JBPrAar3
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) August 28, 2023

8⃣8⃣.1⃣7⃣ = 🥇Neeraj Chopra claims 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 in the #WorldAthleticsChampionships, making the whole nation proud 💙#OneFamily @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/NmW4wsZ9va
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 28, 2023

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From Sehwag to Harbhajan, cricketers react as Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at World Athletics Championships 2023

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