Neeraj Chopra Thanks PM Modi's For 'Kind Words And Encouragement' After DDL
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Chopra finished second at the DDL with his throw of 90.23m, as he went past the 90m mark for the first time in his illustrious career.
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his words of encouragement after the javelin throw ace had breached the 90m mark at the Doha Diamond League.
Chopra finished second at the DDL with his throw of 90.23m, as he went past the 90m mark for the first time in his illustrious career.
'Thank you shri @narendramodi ji for your kind words and encouragement. I hope to continue and give my best for the country always," Chopra's post read.
Thank you shri @narendramodi ji for your kind words and encouragement. I hope to continue and give my best for the country always! 🇮🇳 https://t.co/kr7Lgk8ZUe — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) May 18, 2025
A day earlier, the national Premier had shared a note that read, 'A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud. "
A spectacular feat! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. This is the outcome of his relentless dedication, discipline and passion. India is elated and proud. @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/n33Zw4ZfIt — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2025
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