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.

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's HISTORIC throw as he becomes 2nd Indian to win World Athletics C'ship medal

Neeraj Chopra recently impressed one and all in his first competitive event ten months after his historic gold-medal throw in the Tokyo Olympics last year. Taking part in the Paavo Nurmi Games, in Finland, Neeraj achieved a new high, setting up a new national record, and returned with a silver medal with a throw of 89.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's historic throw at Paavo as golden boy breaks own national record

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra kicked off his first-ever Olympics campaign in style. Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Neeraj Chopra in men's javelin finals with a monstrous attempt - WATCH