Actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Allu Arjun and Abhishek Bachchan on Monday praised javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history again as he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships.
Chopra, who had become the first Indian Olympic track and field gold medallist in Tokyo Games in 2021, secured the top place with a best throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final held in Budapest here on Sunday. He won a silver in the 2022 edition of World Championships.
Lauding the track and field athlete, Devgn said in an X post: "Finally got to witness this incredible 88.17m throw. KYA PHEKTA HAI YAAR! Congratulations to the nation's pride #NeerajChopra for being the first Indian to win gold at #WorldAthleticsChampionships." In an Instagram Story post, Kareena said she was proud of "World Champion" Chopra.
Arjun, who last week was announced as winner of the best actor National Award for "Pushpa: The Rise", said it was a "proud victory for India".
"Congratulations to #NeerajChopra garu for winning Gold for the 1st time at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships," he added in his post on X, formerly Twitter.
"Congratulations @neeraj_chopra! This is remarkable. Such a proud moment for India," Anushka Sharma wrote on Instagram.
Abhishek praised Chopra on his yet another landmark achievement.
"Once again, @neeraj_chopra fills us with pride as he secures gold in the men's javelin throw competition at the #World Athletics Championships," he wrote on the microblogging site.
Sanjay Dutt termed Chopra's victory as "a historic win for India".
"Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on becoming the first Indian to win gold at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. Pure brilliance!" he wrote.
"Kudos @Neeraj_chopra1 on your incredible triumph at #WorldAthleticsChampionships!" Kajol said on X.
Vicky Kaushal shared Chopra's pictures on Instagram and called him an "absolute legend".
"Congratulations (clap emojis) Onwards and upwards @neeraj_chopra (gold medal emoji) @worldathletics #javelin," Farhan Akhtar posted on Instagram.
In an X post, Randeep Hooda said Chopra's triumph is "a testament to your dedication and spirit".
Commenting on Chopra's latest achievement, Shahid Kapoor on Instagram said: "CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WORLD CHAMPION @neeraj_chopra #Proud." On Instagram, Bhumi Pednekar posted a Story and described him as "starboy".
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