Javelin star Neeraj Chopra wins first gold for India at Tokyo Olympics
NEW DELHI:
It's gold for India at the Tokyo Olympics! Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra becomes the first-ever athlete, representing India in 100 years, to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
Chopra topped the Men's javelin throw scoreboard with a throw of 87.58 metres.
Neeraj Chopra became the second Indian to get an Olympic gold after Abhinav Bindra.
"Unprecedented win by Neeraj Chopra! Your javelin gold breaks barriers and creates history. You bring home the first-ever track and field medal to India in your first Olympics. Your feat will inspire our youth. India is elated! Heartiest congratulations!" President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
Unprecedented win by Neeraj Chopra!Your javelin gold breaks barriers and creates history. You bring home first ever track and field medal to India in your first Olympics. Your feat will inspire our youth. India is elated! Heartiest congratulations!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2021
"History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. Tokyo2020," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/2NcGgJvfMS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2021
