Odisha CM Congratulates Neeraj Chopra on Setting New National Record at Nurmi Games

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated India’s ace javelin thrower and Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra on setting a new national record with a throw of 89.30M at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.

“Congratulate India’s ace javelin thrower and Tokyo 2020 Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on setting a new national record with a throw of 89.30M at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. May you continue to shine & bring glory for the nation. Wish him all the best for future endeavours”, the CM tweeted.

Congratulate India’s ace javelin thrower and #Tokyo2020 Gold medallist @Neeraj_chopra1 on setting a new national record with a throw of 89.30M at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. May you continue to shine & bring glory for the nation. Wish him all the best for future endeavours. https://t.co/8SMeh0eHtl

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 15, 2022

Chopra made an impressive return to competitive action as he broke his own national record to win the men’s javelin throw silver medal at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games.

The 24-year old Chopra registered a best throw of 89.30m, a new personal best and national record, to finish behind Finland’s Oliver Helander, who won gold with a personal best throw of 89.83m.

Reigning world champion and 2022 season’s world leader Anderson Peters of Grenada claimed the bronze with 86.60m. The meet in Finland was Neeraj’s first competition since winning the historic gold medal at Tokyo 2020 in August last year.