Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu congratulated fellow Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra on his silver medal in the men's javelin throw final in the ongoing edition of the Paris Olympics 2024, on August 8. She praised Neeraj and welcomed him to the elite list of Indian athletes, a club which comprised of only four Indian competitors in the singular's classification before Neeraj's silver win. PV Sindhu invited Neeraj as the two-time Olympic medal winner, which comprised of Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, her, and Manu Bhaker. After his silver award win, Neeraj was added to the rundown as he won his second successive Olympic medal.
Neeraj bags silver in Paris
Neeraj won a historic gold medal in the men's javelin throw final in his Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020. He was the world and Olympic champion when he went to the Paris Olympics in 2024. In the qualification round, he threw 89.34 meters and finished first out of 32 athletes. The expectations for one more gold were high once more. Notwithstanding, Neeraj vacillated in his most memorable throw, which turned out to be a foul. His last four throws were likewise foul. The main 'silver' lining was his second toss of 89.4m, which was additionally his season-best. In any case, the gigantic toss was sufficient to give him one more platform finish in the Olympics.
PV Sindhu welcomes Neeraj in elite list
"Welcome Neeraj!!! This is a special club. No better person to be on here than you," PV Sindhu wrote on 'X'.
India's young shooting sensation Manu Bhaker, won two Olympic medals in Paris as well. She became the first Indian female athlete to win two medals in a single edition. She won two bronze awards in the women's 10m air pistol and the mixed team event also. She finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol final, missing out on a second and third medal by the barest of margins. PV Sindhu won a silver medal in the Rio Olympics 2016 and a bronze in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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