- Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra created history by winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships.
- In the prestigious competition held in Eugene, Oregon, United States, the champion finished second on the morning of 24th July with his best throw of 88.13 metres.
- Grenadian javelin thrower Anderson Peters won the gold with a throw of 90.54m.
- Neeraj Chopra is the 1st Indian to win a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships. He is the 2nd Indian after former long jumper Anju Bobby George, who won a bronze medal in long jump in Paris in 2003.

Qns : Who becomes the 1st Indian to wins silver medal at World Athletics Championships?
Ans : Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra created history by winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships.