Asian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal, netizens call him 'legend'
Times of India, "Things like this have happened with some of the other athletes as well here, which is not right. Even Jena's second throw was wrongly called foul.
But I thought no point debating it. Had to respect other athletes as well, as their bodies were getting cold because of the delay." Apart from Neeraj, India's, Kishore Jena claims the silver medal with his best throw reaching 87.54 meters.
Following the fleet, the Athletics Federation of India shared Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena's images on social media. It wrote on X, “JAVELIN...While @Neeraj_chopra1 defends his title.
Kishore Kumar Jena wins silver #AsianGames." President Droupadi Murmu took on X and congratulated Neeraj. She wrote, “I am delighted that India has won its highest ever number of medals in Asian Games." “Congratulations to archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and Jyothi Surekha Vennam for securing gold in compound mixed team event! My special compliments to Neeraj Chopra for winning gold in javelin throw event and to the Indian men's team for the gold medal in 4x400m relay event!" she added.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Neeraj on his winning fleet. He wrote on X, "NEERAJ CAME, HE CONQUERED & CONQUERED AGAIN
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