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NEW DELHI: Beaming with joy after becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, a satisfied Neeraj
Chopra thanked all countrymen for their unflinching support saying that the medal is for the whole of India."I would like to thank every
Indian, because they are staying up all night to support me
This medal is for them.I became an Olympic champion first, and now, I am a world champion
We (Indians) can do anything
Just keep working hard,"Neeraj said.Chopra added a javelin world title to his Olympic gold, recording a best throw of 88.17m on Sunday in
Budapest.14:27Exclusive Interview: Neeraj Chopra opens up on life-changing Olympic goldThe 25-year-old took silver last year but he stamped
his mark on the final early on with his winning throw coming in the second round.Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem took
silver with a throw of 87.82m with the Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch taking the bronze in 86.67m.The flamboyant Chopra -- one of three
Indians to reach the final -- fell to the ground after his final throw and kissed the surface before charging towards the crowd.Germany's
Julian Weber finished fourth and held his hands to his face in disappointment, as his country finished the championships without a medal
After the Olympic gold I really wanted to win the world championships
I just wanted to throw further
This is brilliant for the national team but it was my dream to win gold at the world championships," Chopra said."This has been a great
championships for India and I am proud to bring another title to my country
I don't think I am the best thrower here
I wanted to throw more tonight."I wanted to throw more than 90m tonight but it needs all parts of the puzzle to be there
I couldn't put it all together this evening
Maybe next time."02:26Watch: Celebrations at Neeraj Chopra's home in Panipat after he wins gold at World Athletics ChampionshipWatchNeeraj
Chopra wins gold medal in Men's Javelin at the World Athletics Championship 2023
