In a major development that happened at the ongoing Paris Olympics this year, India has won its first silver medal of the tournament.
India’s star Javelin Throw player Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal in the finale that was held a short while back.
Neeraj, with a 89 meter throw won the silver medal while his Pakistani counterpart Arshad Nadeem came first with a 92.97 metre throw and clinched the gold medal.
“Neeraj Chopra is excellence personified! Time and again he’s shown his brilliance. India is elated that he comes back with yet another Olympic success. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver. He will continue to motivate countless upcoming athletes to pursue their dreams and make our nation proud.” PM Modi tweeted as he congratulated Neeraj on the victory