King of the world - India's Chopra makes history again with javelin world title


Neeraj Chopra, of India, reacts after winning the gold medal in the Men's javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. - AP

BUDAPEST (Agencies): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made athletics history for India again when he became their first ever world champion, a year after after also getting the nation's first Olympic gold in the sport.

Chopra improved from silver last year to gold with 88.17 metres he achieved in his second attempt as he beat Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem who came close with 87.82 minutes and got a first-ever medal for Pakistan.

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