PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, Bindra lauded Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday congratulated star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his second consecutive win of the season in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.

The 25-year-old Indian javelin thrower had missed three top events last month due to a hamstring strain sustained during training. But he came back with a bang and won the Lausanne Diamond League title with a throw of 87.66m in his fifth attempt.

In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra1 for shining brightly at the Lausanne Diamond League. His exceptional performance has led him to top the table. His talent, dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence is commendable.”

Anurag Thakur tweeted, “Neeraj is back with a bang. With a mammoth throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt, @Neeraj_Chopra1 has topped the men’s javelin throw event in #Lausanne in yet another Diamond League competition.” Dominated. Phenomenal effort by our #TopScheme athlete, blockbuster comeback after a muscle injury and made India proud yet again. Congratulations champions!’

Meanwhile, another Olympic medalist Abhinav Bindra wrote, “Many congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra on his incredible win at the Lausanne Diamond League! Your win is a testament to your unwavering resilience and determination, especially after coming back from injury.” “

PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, Bindra hail Neeraj Chopra for his ‘incredible victory’ at Lausanne Diamond League (2nd ld)