Neeraj Chopra's family

Neeraj Chopra won silver in the men's javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking India's first silver medal of the Games. Despite struggling with injuries, Chopra achieved a season-best throw of 89.45 meters, finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with 92.97 meters. Chopra's parents expressed immense pride in his performance, with his mother stating that silver is equal to gold, and his father acknowledging the competition while celebrating the achievement. The victory has been met with widespread joy in India, with celebrations in his hometown, including distributing sweets. Chopra's back-to-back Olympic medals have inspired many young athletes in India, underscoring the importance of perseverance in sports.