Also read: This is how much Neeraj Chopra received in cash prize for winning gold at…. Delhi Police issued a satirical notice on social media platform X (formerly twitter) stating “Win hearts, not Challans" in view of Neeraj's achievement. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed it as a historic milestone for Indian sports and congratulated Neeraj over his achievement on X.
Virender Sehwag lauded him in his quirky style. "Fenkon toh aise fenko ki chaar log bole Kya fekta hai yaar.
88.17 mtr door Bhaala phenka and a World Athletics Championship Gold for our Champion #NeerajChopra . The mega run continues," tweeted Sehwag .
Gautam Gambhir summed up the success as "Gold for our diamond." Harbhajan Singh praised Neeraj for becoming the first Indian to win multiple world athletics championships medals. Irfan Pathan sent heartfelt wishes in a tweete, "We all love Gold but Neeraj Chopra Adores it… entire nation is proud of you brother." Shooter Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic medallist, expressed immense pride and wishes to the winner.
Also read: Fans react as ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra wins gold at World Athletics Championships Neeraj Chopra will lead India's medal hopes in the Hangzhou Asian Games, scheduled from September 23 to October 8, marking his final major competition this year. (With inputs from ANI)
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