Neeraj Chopra smashes own national record, TOP achievements IN PICS

Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra made an impressive return to competitive action as he broke his own national record to win the men's javelin throw silver medal at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games, in Turku (Finland). The 24-year old Chopra on Tuesday (June 14) registered a best throw of 89.30m, a new personal best and national record, to finish behind Finland`s Oliver Helander, who won gold with a personal best throw of 89.83m. Here are Neeraj Chopra's top achievements in pics.

Zee Media Bureau | Jun 15, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
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Neeraj Chopra is only Indian javelin star to win gold at Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra is first Indian javelin thrower to win gold at Asian Games. At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, he won the gold medal with an 88.06m attempt. (Source: Twitter)

Neeraj Chopra is first Indian javelin thrower to win gold at Asian Games. At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, he won the gold medal with an 88.06m attempt. (Source: Twitter)

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Neeraj Chopra holds world record in junior championships

Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw of 86.48m at the junior championships in Poland also set the new under-20 world record, beating the 84.69m mark established by the previous holder, Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. (Source: Twitter)

Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw of 86.48m at the junior championships in Poland also set the new under-20 world record, beating the 84.69m mark established by the previous holder, Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. (Source: Twitter)

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Neeraj Chopra is first Indian to bag gold at athletics World Championships

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal win at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, was a milestone moment in the future Olympic champion’s career. Neeraj became first Indian to bag gold at World Championships. (Source: Twitter)

Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal win at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, was a milestone moment in the future Olympic champion’s career. Neeraj became first Indian to bag gold at World Championships. (Source: Twitter)

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Neeraj Chopra is first Indian track and field athlete to win Olympic gold

Neeraj Chopra is the first track and field athlete from India to win Olympics gold. Neeraj achieved this at the Tokyo Olympics last year. (Source: Twitter)

Neeraj Chopra is the first track and field athlete from India to win Olympics gold. Neeraj achieved this at the Tokyo Olympics last year. (Source: Twitter)

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Neeraj Chopra sets new national record with throw of 89.83m

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra made his first appearance since Tokyo Olympics and broke his own national record with a thrown of 89.83m at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Neeraj ended up with a silver medal for his efforts. (Source: Twitter)

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra made his first appearance since Tokyo Olympics and broke his own national record with a thrown of 89.83m at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Neeraj ended up with a silver medal for his efforts. (Source: Twitter)

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