‘Gold for our diamond’ - Cricketers hail Neeraj Chopra for bagging historic gold at World Athletics Championship

Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra yet again made the nation proud, as he scripted history at the World Athletics Championships by becoming the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the event on Sunday, August 27.

Competing against some of the best athletes from around the globe, Neeraj launched a missile during his second attempt. With a winning throw of 88.17 meters, Neeraj conquered his peak and upgraded his silver medal from last year’s event to a glittering gold in the men's javelin throw final in Budapest, Hungary.  

For the unversed, Neeraj’s compatriots - Kishore Jena and DP Manu too put impressive performances at the event, however, failed to make it to the podium as they stood fifth and sixth, respectively. The final became an edge-of-a-seat thriller as Neeraj was up against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.

While Arshad came up with 87.82 meters, his season’s best in his third attempt, Neeraj showed nerves of steel to attain glory and clinch the gold. With this, the ace javelin thrower matched Abhinav Bindra’s unique record to hold an Olympic medal and World Championship medal together.

Grabbing the headlines on clinching the gold, numerous cricketers took to their social media handles to extend their wishes for his exceptional feat in Budapest. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the social media posts by the cricketers for Neeraj’s accomplishment-

What a champ! Congratulations @neeraj_chopra1 on being crowned the World Champion 👏🏾 We are proud of you.

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 28, 2023

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning Gold at the World Athletics Championships.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 28, 2023

Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1! Another outstanding achievement, another glorious moment 🥇 pic.twitter.com/i8mBg0QCVP

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) 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

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

Making India proud! Congratulations on winning the gold at the World Athletics Championships @Neeraj_chopra1 bhai 🇮🇳🫡🥇 pic.twitter.com/jnucNiJPPo

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 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

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

First Indian to win Gold at World Athletics Championship 🙌🏽 Golden boy makes us proud once again, congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 🥇#WorldAthleticsChampionship pic.twitter.com/A7qske4B7m

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 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

Gold for our diamond!🥇🇮🇳#NeerajChopra #WorldAthleticsChampionship pic.twitter.com/dM3qi6NANF

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 27, 2023

AND HE HAS DONE IT!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳@Neeraj_chopra1 creates HISTORY 🔥🔥🔥

✨ Neeraj becomes 1st EVER 🇮🇳 ATHLETE to win GOLD 🥇 medal in Athletics World Championships.

THE ENTIRE NATION IS PROUD OF YOU NEERAJ!! 🥇#Budapest2023 pic.twitter.com/KsZ2fKTSoN

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 27, 2023