The throw that sealed the Asiad gold medal for Neeraj also happened to be the World and Olympic champion.
Golden Boy Subedar #NeerajChopra does it again.
โ ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 4, 2023
Clinched the #GoldMedal๐ฅ at the #AsianGames2022 with a spectacular 88.88 meter throw.
His dedication, discipline & perseverance is testimony to the indomitable spirit of the #IndianArmy.
Congratulations.#AsianGamesโฆ pic.twitter.com/gqbfY2PBT6
Despite a strong performance from compatriot Kishore Jena, who briefly took the lead with a personal best throw of 86.77 meters, Neeraj Chopra ultimately secured the top position with a season-best throw.
๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐ช๐ป#GOLD๐ฅ FOR THE G.O.A.T@Neeraj_chopra1 conquers #AsianGames2022 for the second time with a season best throw of 88.88!
โ SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 4, 2023
Take a bow King๐! You have done it๐ช๐ป
Congratulations on your #HallaBol performance ๐ฅณ#Cheer4India#JeetegaBharatโฆ pic.twitter.com/m7NhwV8o6X
Notably, Neeraj's initial remarkable attempt was not officially recorded due to a technical issue.
Looking at Neeraj Chopraโs illustrious career, he has secured top honours in almost all prestigious events.
His triumphs include Commonwealth and Asian titles in 2018, a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and claiming the Diamond League crown in 2022.
In 2023, he added the World title to his list of achievements.