World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra wins India's first silver medal

Tokyo Olympics javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Athletics Championships after he clinched the silver medal at 2022 meet with a historic throw of 88.13m.

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, once again scripted history by clinching a historic silver at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. Credit: AFP Photo

The 'Golden Boy' of India, recorded a distance of 88.13m and secured the second position, to settle with silver. Credit: AP Photo

This was India's second medal at the World Championships and the first podium finish since Anju Bobby George won a bronze medal in long jump at Paris in 2003. Credit: AP Photo

Chopra's best effort of 88.13m in the final at the Hayward Field was short of Anderson Peters' gold medal-winning mark of 90.54m while Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch won the bronze with 88.09m. Credit: AP Photo

It was only the fifth time that the javelin throw final was won with a 90m-plus throw in the 18 editions of the World Championships. Credit: Reuters Photo

Another Indian javelin thrower -- Rohit Yadav -- finished 10th with a best attempt of 78.72m, which came in his third attempt. His two earlier attempts measured 77.96m and 78.05m. Credit: Reuters Photo

Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra of Team India, gold medalist Anderson Peters of Team Grenada, and bronze medalist Jakub Vadlejch of Team Czech Republic pose after competing in the Men's Javelin Final. Credit: AFP Photo

Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra of Team India, gold medalist Anderson Peters of Team Grenada, and bronze medalist Jakub Vadlejch of Team Czech Republic pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's Javelin Final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon. Credit: AFP Photo

Neeraj Chopra of Team India reacts after competing in the Men's Javelin Throw Final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22. Credit: AFP Photo

Neeraj Chopra reacts after winning silver in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships. Credit: AP/PTI Photo