Tokyo Olympic: History Created!! Neeraj Chopra Bags India’s First-Ever Gold In Athletics In Olympics!!
Tokyo Olympic: History Created!! Neeraj Chopra Bags India’s First-Ever Gold In Athletics In Olympics!!
Once Legend Milkha Singh said that his dream is to see an Indian winning an Olympic gold medal in athletics or any other track and field event. Today, Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra filled Sing’s and the whole nation’s dream by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in the Olympics in the athletics category.
All About Neeraj Chopra, The First Indian Athlete To Win Gold Medal In Olympics!
Besides Hockey, this is India’s second gold medal in the history of the Olympics. Before Neeraj, Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in shooting in Beijing Olympics 2008. So, Neeraj is only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics event. Wrestler Bajrang Punia has also won his bronze medal match in his category. This has made India’s medal count to 7 with 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 4 bronze medals. This is India’s finest performance in Olympics. Before Tokyo Olympics, India won 7 medals in the London Olympics in 2012. Golfer Aditi Ashok finished finals at 4th place which is best in golf history of India though it wasn’t enough to win a medal.
Neeraj’s Throw Of 87.58 M Won The Show!
Neeraj started with 87.03 m in his first attempt. His first throw made it clear that India is going to win a medal here but everyone was waiting for the confirmation of the color. His second attempt went 87.58 m which ensured India’s first gold in Athletics. Happiness could be seen on the face of Neeraj as he started crying. It is really an inspirational and emotional moment for the whole nation.
Twitter Buzzes With Wishes To Neeraj!
Indians have started showing their love to the javelin thrower. As the news spread that India has got its first gold and Neeraj Chopra is the man to create history, Twitter starts buzzing with wishes and congratulations messages.
President Of India took to Twitter to wish and congrats on India’s Neeraj Chopra!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Neeraj for his Golden History!
Many big personalities have wished Neeraj. Akshay Kumar couldn’t stop himself to wish the champion! See his tweet here!
Olympics federation also tweeted on Neeraj’s gold,
MP Kiren Rijuju also congrats Neeraj!
World Athletics congratulated India’s champ with a wonderful message!
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