PM Modi spoke to Neeraj Chopra over the phone, congratulated him on winning the silver medal

Paris Olympic 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra over the phone and congratulated him on winning the silver medal. He also inquired about his injury and appreciated his mother's sportsmanship. Modi praised Chopra's achievement and dedication over the phone.

Congratulated by tweeting too

Earlier, PM Modi wrote on social media platform X, "Neeraj Chopra is a living example of excellence. He has shown his talent time and again. India is happy that he has once again succeeded in the Olympics. Congratulations to him on winning the silver medal. He will continue to inspire countless upcoming athletes to fulfill their dreams and make our country proud.

Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh also congratulated

At the same time, many celebrities including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Speaker Om Birla and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi have also congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the silver medal. Amit Shah wrote on X, "Unprecedented, you have made the nation proud. Well done champion. Congratulations on winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics. You have increased the respect of the tricolor by writing a glorious episode in the history of Indian sports. The nation is pleased with your remarkable feat.

Haryana CM Saini also praised Neeraj Chopra

Haryana CM Naib Saini also congratulated Neeraj. He wrote on the x, "Javelin throw superstar and Haryana's promising golden boy Neeraj Chopra. The whole country had hope and expectations from you, you lived up to it.

Chopra won second consecutive medal in Olympics

Let us tell you that the javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 was very exciting. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem (92.97 meters) created a new Olympic record and won the gold medal of this event, while Neeraj Chopra (89.45) had to settle for the silver medal on Thursday night with his best throw of the season. Neeraj has won his second consecutive medal at the Olympics. Grenada's Anderson Peters won the bronze medal by throwing the javelin 88.54 meters away.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi spoke to Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and congratulated him on the Silver medal. He also enquired about his injury and lauded the sportsman spirit shown by his mother.#Paris2024 #Paris2024Olympic pic.twitter.com/DvVEMcNbPQ

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