India's superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra added another feather to his illustrious career. On Sunday (July 24), many Indians followed Neeraj's men's javelin final event at the ongoing World Athletics Championships as the 24-year-old was on the verge of becoming the second Indian to win a medal in the prestigious event.

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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m here. The 24-year-old Indian, hot favourite for a medal, opened the men’s javelin throw Group A qualification round and sent his spear to 88.

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for maiden World Championships final with 88.39m throw

The 18-year-old became the first Indian track and field athlete to have won a gold in a world championship

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra breaks junior world record in javelin throw