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Neeraj Chopra Achieves New Career High; Becomes First Indian In History To Attain World No.1 Ranking
Neeraj Chopra added another feather to his cap by becoming the first Indian to reach the world's No. 1 ranking. Neeraj achieved the feat for the first time in his career on Monday (May 22). Three Indians feature in the top 10 of the latest rankings, with Anderson Peters losing his top spot.
Updated May 22, 2023 | 08:30 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra has added another feather to his cap
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Neeraj Chopra reached the world no.1 ranking
- Neeraj is the first Indian to achieve the feat
- Neeraj displaced Anderson Peters
The Golden Boy of Indian Athletics, Neeraj Chopra, added another feather to his cap on Monday (May 22) by becoming the world's number one men's javelin thrower. The Olympic champion displaced World Champion Anderson Peters from the position to earn a new career high.
Neeraj is the first Indian men's javelin thrower in history to achieve this remarkable feat. Neeraj's rise to the top spot in the world ranking comes on the back of a brilliant start to the 2023 season that saw him win the Doha Diamond League Event with a stunning throw of 88.63m.
Neeraj became the darling of the nation in 2021 after becoming only the second Indian athlete in history to win an Olympic gold medal. Neeraj created history in Tokyo with what was India's first ever medal in track and field since independence. Prior to the Olympics, Neeraj had won the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Following his Olympics triumph, Neeraj had a brilliant 2022 season that saw him win his first ever World Championship medal by taking home silver in Eugene. He could not defend his Commonwealth title due to an injury but went on to win the Diamond League and become the first Indian in history to do so.
Talking about the rankings, the top 10 has three Indians in it. DP Manu is on the sixth spot in the latest ranking released by World Athletics, while Rohit Yadav is on the 10th. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is fifth in the rankings.
When Will Neeraj Chopra Next Seen In Action?
Neeraj will be next seen in action in the Netherlands at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games at Hengelo on June 4, after which he will also participate in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on June 13 as he builds towards the 2023 Asian Games, which is the marquee event of the year, before shifting focus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This year's Asiad will take place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou.
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