Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships being held at Budapest, Hungary.
"It is a proud moment for the entire country that the young chap has got a gold medal in the World Championship. He has created history by becoming the first-ever Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at this prestigious championship," said the Chief Minister. He said that this unprecedented achievement of Neeraj Chopra would inspire the youth of the country to bring laurels by their prowess and passion in their respective fields.