Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian athlete to become world champion at any level

Q.  Which Indian athlete became the first to win the world championship at any level in the field of javelin throwing?
- Published on 26 Jul 16

a. Narsingh Yadav
b. Naveen Chopra
c. Neeraj Chopra
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Neeraj Chopra
 
Chopra broke the record by winning gold medal at the U-20 World Championships in Poland.
  • Chopra, who broke the earlier record of 84.69 meters held by Latvian Zigismunds Sirmais, recorded a throw of 86.48m.
  • The 18-year-old was gunning for a spot at Rio Olympics but failed to hit the qualifying mark of 83 meters and now have stunned everyone with his record breaking throw.

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