Neeraj Chopra only the second Indian athlete to win an individual gold at the Olympics once again scripted history as he became the World Number One in Javelin Throw, as per the new rankings released by World Athletics.
Chopra took the lead over reigning world champion Anderson Peter of Grenada by 22 points to top the table.
The 25-year-old athlete from India began his 2023 season by winning the first Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 6 with an effort of 88.67m.
Chopra is now bound for the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games at Hengelo in the Netherlands on June 4
Top 5 in World Rankings
1. Neeraj Chopra (IND) – 1455 points
2. Anderson Peters (GRN) – 1433 points
3. Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) – 1416 points
4. Julian Weber (GER) – 1385 points
5. Arshad Nadeem (PAK) – 1306 points
Chopra is aiming for the 90m mark
The only goal that has remained elusive for Chopra is the 90m mark, which would catapult Chopra into the javelin throw elite, were he to breach it
Chopra has said he is sure of crossing the elusive mark this year. It remains to be seen if he can go the distance.