Neeraj Chopra wins Gold medal for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020

NH Bureau Saturday, 07 August 2021 06:02:49 PM

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New Delhi : Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has won the first Gold medal for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020. He won the medal with 87.58 meters throw in his first attempt.

Neeraj Chopra is now an Olympic #Gold medallist. 👏

On behalf of Hockey India, congratulations to @neeraj_chopra1 for making the country proud. 👏🇮🇳

Image Courtesy: WeAreTeamIndia/Twitter#Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #TokyoTogether #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/t6pLeqPojI
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 7, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his gratitude to Neeraj Chopra and said 'history has been scripted’.

"History has been scripted at Tokyo! What Neeraj Chopra 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," said PM Narendra Modi.

History has been scripted at Tokyo! What Neeraj Chopra 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: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/L46HrDOogk
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021