RBI ropes in India’s ’golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra for banking fraud awareness campaign
3 years, 4 months ago

RBI ropes in India’s ’golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra for banking fraud awareness campaign

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India has started a public awareness campaign to warn people against digital banking frauds. For the new campaign, RBI has roped in Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. In the video, Neeraj Chopra can be seen conveying RBI messages on safe digital banking. "RBI says not to share your OTP, CVV, ATM Pin with anyone, change your online banking passwords and pins from time to time and if you lose your ATM card, credit card then block it immediately," Neeraj Chopra said He concluded by saying that RBI says to be informed and stay alert. After winning a gold medal at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020, Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Monday arrived back home to a thunderous and grand welcome.

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Neeraj Chopra's Olympic Silver: No gold but Indian-American CEO keeps his promise of free visas to all Indians
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic Silver: No gold but Indian-American CEO keeps his promise of free visas to all Indians

Live Mint  

Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta, who had promised to give free visas "if Neeraj Chopra wins a gold", extended this offer to all Indians on Thursday. Nahta said he is "going ahead with our original offer of free visas" as "it's not the colour of the medal but our spirit that shines". {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Source: Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta's LinkedIn A …

Book Review: The Neeraj Chopra Story - An earnest attempt to document history
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Review: The Neeraj Chopra Story - An earnest attempt to document history

The Hindu  

The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story by Norris Pritam encapsulates the fascinating journey of India’s first-ever Olympic gold medallist in track and field. LISTEN | Sportstar Podcast: Federation Cup 2024 - Neeraj Chopra’s triumphant homecoming, Olympic qualification hiccups and AFI’s administrative headaches When it came to Neeraj, apart from the initial financial struggles, everything fell into place. …

Watch Neeraj Chopra's golden moment at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch Neeraj Chopra's golden moment at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest

India Today  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has marked his dominance on the global stage by clinching the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, August 27. This victory places Chopra on an elite and distinct pedestal, where he joins shooter Abhinav Bindra as the only other Indian to simultaneously hold the Olympics and the World …

'Golden Boy Scripts History': Internet in Overdrive as Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold at World Athletics Championship
1 year, 3 months ago

'Golden Boy Scripts History': Internet in Overdrive as Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold at World Athletics Championship

News 18  

Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra created history on Sunday as he became the first Indian athlete to bring home a gold medal with a mammoth throw of 88.17m on Sunday at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Hungary. Neeraj Chopra creates history and he makes India very proud yet again!He has become the 1st Indian to win the men’s …

Watch: Neeraj Chopra Surprises School Children in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: Neeraj Chopra Surprises School Children in Bengaluru

The Quint  

Children in a Bengaluru school were left pleasantly surprised as India's first-ever track-and-field Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra surprised them in their classroom with his unannounced visit. Chopra, who is back in India between training stints, arrived at Vishwa Vidyapeeth in Yelahanka here on Saturday and spent time with the young children, who are all part of the school's sports …

Watch: Neeraj Chopra Sweats it out in South Africa, Shares Video of Incredible Training Routine
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Neeraj Chopra Sweats it out in South Africa, Shares Video of Incredible Training Routine

News 18  

India’s golden boy, the first ever Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Diamond League, and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to breach the 90-metre mark. Chopra had missed the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year owing to an injury he picked up at the World Athletics Championship and after going recovering …

Neeraj Chopra wins silver at World Athletics C'ship: Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut & others pour wishes
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra wins silver at World Athletics C'ship: Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut & others pour wishes

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra wrote history after he clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene. Image Source : INSTAGRAMNeeraj Chopra wins silver Kangana Ranaut congratulated Neeraj on her Stories by sharing a video of him throwing the javelin and wrote, “The unstoppable @neeraj_chopra… pride of India." Image Source : INSTAGRAM/KANGANANeeraj Chopra …

'Made India Proud Once Again': PM Narendra Modi All Praise for Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra
2 years, 5 months ago

'Made India Proud Once Again': PM Narendra Modi All Praise for Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra

News 18  

The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, commended star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who continues to make the headlines thanks to his exploits on the international stage. Chopra created history last year when he became India’s first-ever Olympic gold medallist in a track and field event. On the radio program Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said “Let’s talk …

Neeraj Chopra to continue training in Turkey, TOPS approves Rs 5.5 Lakh financial assistance
2 years, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra to continue training in Turkey, TOPS approves Rs 5.5 Lakh financial assistance

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra will continue to train in Turkey after the Sports Authority of India's Target Olympic Podium Scheme has approved the Olympic gold medallist's proposal to provide financial assistance of Rs.5.5 lakh approximately. Chopra and his coach, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz have been in Turkey since the end of March and will now continue their training at the Antalya camp for …

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says his best is yet to come
2 years, 9 months ago

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says his best is yet to come

The Hindu  

Olympic gold is the ultimate glory for an athlete but star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says his best is yet to come as he strives to breach the 90m mark in the upcoming top events this year. The 24-year-old Chopra won the men's javelin throw event in Tokyo Games last year with an effort of 87.58m to win India's …

Aces’ Sportsman of the year nominees
2 years, 10 months ago

Aces’ Sportsman of the year nominees

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra : Neeraj won India’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics. In 2021: Won gold in the men's javelin in Tokyo Pramod Bhagat: Pramod justified his status as the favourite in the SL3 class when he took top honours in the Paralympics In 2021: Won gold in the men's singles badminton SL3 class in Tokyo Ravi Dahiya: A product …

Next Neeraj Chopra? U18 thrower Rohan Yadav's training video goes viral, fans hope for another javelin star
2 years, 11 months ago

Next Neeraj Chopra? U18 thrower Rohan Yadav's training video goes viral, fans hope for another javelin star

India Today  

An Indian javelin thrower's training video has gone viral and has got fans wondering if the country has another Neeraj Chopra in its hands. pic.twitter.com/5JzgqSJkw8 — Michael Musselmann January 18, 2022 Musselmann then makes a plea for people to sponsor the thrower, promising that he can achieve the heights Chopra achieved in the next few years. He can be the …

Indian Post Office Honours Neeraj Chopra with 'Golden' Letter Box in His Village
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Post Office Honours Neeraj Chopra with 'Golden' Letter Box in His Village

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra became India’s first Olympic gold medal winner in track and field events as he clinched the top prize in the men’s javelin event at Tokyo 2020. The letterbox is painted in gold, and has the message – “In honour of Javelin Throw Gold Medal Winner Tokyo Olympics 2020 Shri Neeraj Chopra.” So this is what caught my eye. …

Olympic Gold done and dusted, Neeraj Chopra now sets sight at 90m mark
2 years, 11 months ago

Olympic Gold done and dusted, Neeraj Chopra now sets sight at 90m mark

The Hindu  

For someone who ended a 74-year drought for independent India’s first athletic Olympic medal – with a gold, no less – Neeraj Chopra is refreshingly grounded. The best in the world have got it and it is important for me to personally consider myself a genuine world-level thrower,” Neeraj told a select group of journalists from his current training base …

Neeraj Chopra grows into a colossus with elusive track and field Olympic gold
2 years, 11 months ago

Neeraj Chopra grows into a colossus with elusive track and field Olympic gold

India TV News  

Highlights Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Olympics. Neeraj Chopra heralded a new era in Indian athletics with his colossal Tokyo Olympics gold that acquired him a super star status in the country which had waited for such spectacular success in track and field events for more than a century. It …

Year in review 2021: Neeraj Chopra grows into a colossus with elusive track and field Olympic gold
2 years, 11 months ago

Year in review 2021: Neeraj Chopra grows into a colossus with elusive track and field Olympic gold

Firstpost  

Neeraj Chopra heralded a new era in Indian athletics with his colossal Tokyo Olympics gold that acquired him a super star status in the country New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra heralded a new era in Indian athletics with his colossal Tokyo Olympics gold that acquired him a super star status in the country which had waited for such spectacular success in …

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set to launch PM Modi's Mission
3 years ago

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set to launch PM Modi's Mission

India TV News  

Highlights Neeraj Chopra will visit Ahmedabad on Dec 4 to launch PM's mission The event will be held as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav SAI and Ministry of Education are running a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will visit Sanskardham School in Ahmedabad on December 4 and launch …

Neeraj Chopra's appearance in viral ad has Twitter flooded with memes and jokes. Best ones
3 years, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's appearance in viral ad has Twitter flooded with memes and jokes. Best ones

India Today  

Neeraj Chopra has without a doubt made the whole country proud and we are so grateful to him. Another user commented, “Super se bhi bohot upar.” See some comments here: This is Neeraj chopra.I can't beleive this on my eyes My godd he is far far better than talentles Star kids of our India Woww.Neeraj u should do your own …

Exclusive: India is in The Process of Becoming an Athletics Superpower in Asia
3 years, 3 months ago

Exclusive: India is in The Process of Becoming an Athletics Superpower in Asia

News 18  

Anju Bobby George, India’s golden girl of Track and Field sport who took a big leap to win the bronze medal in the long jump competition of the World Athletics Championship in Paris in 2003, believes that Indian athletics is on the way to become a superpower in Asia, and that her confidence could be confirmed at the Asian Games …

Neeraj Chopra Disappointed On People's 'Vested Agenda' On His Arshad Nadeem Comment
3 years, 3 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Disappointed On People's 'Vested Agenda' On His Arshad Nadeem Comment

ABP News  

India's Golden boy, Neeraj Chopra has come out to clarify about a statement that he gave during a recent interview about Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj Chopra has come out in defence of his fellow javelin thrower from Pakistan saying that there was nothing wrong in what Nadeem did on the field. Neeraj Chopra tweeted a video with caption:"I …

Retracing Neeraj Chopra's golden day at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Retracing Neeraj Chopra's golden day at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra walked into the Tokyo Olympics stadium around 6:45 pm local time on August 7. READ: Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold working magic on juniors In the final, the Indian had to brace up for the German challenge from Vetter and Julian Weber and keep an eye on the Czech Republic duo of Vitezslav Vesely and Jakub Vadlejch. READ: How …

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra likely to have a stadium named after him in Pune
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra likely to have a stadium named after him in Pune

India Today  

India's long and agonising wait for a first Olympic athletics gold medal was ended by Neeraj Chopra at the Tokyo Games. The 23-year-old has been showered by rewards since the day he arrived in India, and now, as per the Defence PRO official release, a stadium inside Pune’s Army Sports Institute is likely to be named after Olympic Neeraj Chopra. …

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold working magic on juniors
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold working magic on juniors

The Hindu  

He has been watching some of the major developments in Indian sport, including cricket's Indian Premier League, over the years and Sebastian Coe is excited that the country is now excelling in athletics too. “I love watching you guys perform and this is a sport and a country that is really making great progress,” said Coe, the president of World …

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra’s gold at Tokyo 2020 removed huge mental block from Indian athletes’ psyche: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla

Firstpost  

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said that Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has the potential to change the landscape of track and field in India forever. Neeraj won the gold in javelin throw at Tokyo 2020, thereby becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal of any colour in athletics since Independence. …

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now: Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now: Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra, who made history on Saturday by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships. It was a very proud moment when our country's national anthem was playing and I was standing on the podium with the gold medal. Ans: It felt …

Let Neeraj Chopra's Feat Trigger a Sporting Revolution in India
3 years, 4 months ago

Let Neeraj Chopra's Feat Trigger a Sporting Revolution in India

News 18  

87.58m on August 7, 2021. Chopra did not have to do better than Vetter and the world’s best javelin thrower returned home without winning an Olympic medal. Chopra is only the second Indian ever after shooter Abhinav Bindra to win an individual gold medal, and the first Indian since independence to win an athletics medal at the Olympics. WATCH | …

Neeraj Chopra Can't Wait to Go Home and Eat Food Cooked By Mother; Opens Up on Playing Himself in Biopic
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Can't Wait to Go Home and Eat Food Cooked By Mother; Opens Up on Playing Himself in Biopic

News 18  

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, immortalising himself as the first track-and-field Games medal-winner for the country. Brimming with confidence with hardly any nerves on display in his debut at the Games, Chopra walked in like a rockstar to make the Tokyo Games India’s best-ever Olympic outing in …

Byju's Announces Rs 2 Cr for Neeraj Chopra, Rs 1 Cr Each for Olympic Medal Winners
3 years, 4 months ago

Byju's Announces Rs 2 Cr for Neeraj Chopra, Rs 1 Cr Each for Olympic Medal Winners

News 18  

Edtech major Byju’s on Sunday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. The company, which is backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global and General Atlantic, will also offer Rs 1 crore each to Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, P V Sindhu and Bajrang Punia. India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra created history …

How Neeraj Chopra made Tokyo gold happen before it happened
3 years, 4 months ago

How Neeraj Chopra made Tokyo gold happen before it happened

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra sits in a quiet space, imagines he’s walking into the Tokyo Olympics Stadium. RELATED| RELATED| Neeraj’s coach Klaus Bartonietz said he never wanted the athlete to feel the pressure of winning the gold. The German's last piece of advice to Neeraj was in Hindi: “maje karo.” Klaus, a biomechanical expert, feels Neeraj’s biggest strength is athleticism and that …

We got to know about Neeraj Chopra's gold during lunch break: Jasprit Bumrah
3 years, 4 months ago

We got to know about Neeraj Chopra's gold during lunch break: Jasprit Bumrah

India TV News  

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning India's first gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in an individual event at the Olympics. "We got to know about Neeraj Chopra winning gold during the lunch break when we were inside, so yeah congratulations …

Watch: Neeraj Chopra receives rousing reception from Indian contingent in Olympic village
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Neeraj Chopra receives rousing reception from Indian contingent in Olympic village

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra received a heartwarming reception from the Indian athletes and officials residing at the Olympic village, following his historic gold medal in the men's javelin throw event. Chopra won the gold with his 87.58m throw in the second attempt, and thus became the only second Indian athlete after Abhinav Bindra to clinch an Olympic top podium finish in individual …

Tokyo 2020: Slept with the gold medal beside my pillow, the feeling is yet to sink in - Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Slept with the gold medal beside my pillow, the feeling is yet to sink in - Neeraj Chopra

India Today  

India's first-ever Olympic gold medalist in track and field, Neeraj Chopra said he felt that a big weight was off his mind after he finished on the top step of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. IN PHOTOS: Neeraj Chopra wins historic Javelin Gold Neeraj Chopra became only the 2nd individual gold medalist in India's Olympic history when …

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has Chandigarh connect
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has Chandigarh connect

Hindustan Times  

Thirteen years ago, a palatial house in Zirakpur on Chandigarh’s periphery was thronged by media persons and fans when shooter Abhinav Bindra bagged a gold medal in the Beijing Olympics. On Saturday evening, a few kilometers away from Bindra’s house, fans and media persons swarmed the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula to watch Neeraj Chopra claim India’s second individual …

How Much Cash Reward Did Neeraj Chopra Get after Winning Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics?
3 years, 4 months ago

How Much Cash Reward Did Neeraj Chopra Get after Winning Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics?

News 18  

It was raining cash rewards for star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his Olympic gold medal-winning feat on Saturday as an ecstatic nation couldn’t have enough of the young athlete. Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar announced Rs six crore for the 23-year-old athlete from the state while his Punjab counterpart Amrinder Singh declared a special cash reward of Rs 2 …

Neeraj Chopra Explains Feelings Moments Before His Last Throw When He Had Already Won Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Explains Feelings Moments Before His Last Throw When He Had Already Won Gold

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra was yet to make his last throw in the men’s javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday but the gold medal for India had been confirmed by then. Neeraj became the first Indian to win an athletics gold at the Olympics and it was independent India’s first-ever medal in the athletics. WATCH | Jana Gana Mana …

Neeraj Chopra wins India's 1st gold at Tokyo 2020: I wasn't under pressure of competing with the rest
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra wins India's 1st gold at Tokyo 2020: I wasn't under pressure of competing with the rest

India Today  

Neeraj Chopra is an Olympic champion! The 23-year-old created history on Saturday as he became the only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold by winning the men's javelin throw final at Tokyo 2020. Thank you so much for all the facilities," Neeraj Chopra told reporters after winning the gold medal. THE NEERAJ CHOPRA LEGACY Neeraj also dedicated …

Neeraj Chopra's Gold Medal is Defining Moment of Indian Athletics, Say Former Greats
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Gold Medal is Defining Moment of Indian Athletics, Say Former Greats

News 18  

Some were emotional and some jubilant in anticipation of a new beginning as the legends of Indian athletics on Saturday extolled star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal winning feat at the Olympic Games, terming it a “defining” and “watershed” moment in country’s sports history. The same we hope from the gold from Neeraj.” Talking about the 23-year-old Chopra, Anju, …

Golden Boy! Neeraj Chopra's Village Erupts into Celebrations, Chants 'Chak De India'
3 years, 4 months ago

Golden Boy! Neeraj Chopra's Village Erupts into Celebrations, Chants 'Chak De India'

News 18  

The non-descript Khandra village in Haryana’s Panipat district erupted into celebrations when the news flashed that its talented son, Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM, had become the first Indian track and field athlete to win a medal at the Olympics since the time India officially gained entry into the Games in 1928. His emotional father Satish Kumar, a farmer, said, “I …

Neeraj Chopra Dedicates Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal to Deceased Milkha Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Dedicates Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal to Deceased Milkha Singh

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra remembered legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away this year after his fight against coronavirus. Neeraj made history on Saturday becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in an athletics event. He is only the second individual gold medallist for India at the Olympics and quenches India’s long thirst for a medal in a global sport …

Neeraj Chopra dedicates Olympic gold to Milkha Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra dedicates Olympic gold to Milkha Singh

The Hindu  

India’s Olympics sensation Neeraj Chopra was elated after winning the country’s first athletics gold at the javelin throw final on Saturday. I felt good today," said Neeraj moments after becoming only the second Indian individual to win Olympic gold. Asked how much the gold medal weighed, Neeraj said: "Even if it weighed 10kg, it would feel light to me. Neeraj …

Tokyo Olympics: I Didn't Know it Would Be Gold, Unbelievable Feeling, Says Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: I Didn't Know it Would Be Gold, Unbelievable Feeling, Says Neeraj Chopra

News 18  

“It feels unbelievable,” said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his history-making gold in the Olympics on Saturday, claiming to have been unsure of a top podium finish despite a remarkably confident performance. Chopra had topped the qualification three days ago and did better than that in the finals as he produced a best throw of 87.58m to become only …

'His Hard Work Has Turned into Gold': Neeraj Chopra's Father Elated with Olympics Win
3 years, 4 months ago

'His Hard Work Has Turned into Gold': Neeraj Chopra's Father Elated with Olympics Win

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra did what no other Indian has ever done? The country has longed for an athletics medal and has had near misses with Milkha Singh, PT Usha and Anju Bobby George but Neeraj realised theirs and the dreams of over a billion people as he won the men?s javelin throw event with a best distance of 87.58m. He became …

Haryana Government Announces Rs 6 Crore for Neeraj Chopra; Punjab CM Hails 'Golden Boy'
3 years, 4 months ago

Haryana Government Announces Rs 6 Crore for Neeraj Chopra; Punjab CM Hails 'Golden Boy'

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 6 crore and a government job for Neeraj Chopra, created history as he won India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – LIVE | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD …

Tokyo Olympics | I dedicate my gold medal to Milkha Singh, says Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | I dedicate my gold medal to Milkha Singh, says Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

India’s Olympics sensation Neeraj Chopra was elated after winning the country’s first athletics gold at the javelin throw final on Saturday. I felt good today,” said Neeraj moments after becoming only the second Indian individual to win Olympic gold. My last throw was a little more stable, but the ones in between those were not great.” Asked how much the …

Neeraj Chopra on historic top-podium finish: I didn't know it would be gold, unbelievable feeling
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra on historic top-podium finish: I didn't know it would be gold, unbelievable feeling

India TV News  

"It feels unbelievable," said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his history-making gold in the Olympics on Saturday, claiming to have been unsure of a top podium finish despite a remarkably confident performance. Chopra had topped the qualification three days ago and did better than that in the finals as he produced a best throw of 87.58m to become only …

'Fulfilled a nation's dream': Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold at Tokyo Olympics, wishes pour in
3 years, 4 months ago

'Fulfilled a nation's dream': Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold at Tokyo Olympics, wishes pour in

Firstpost  

India’s Neeraj Chopra threw a monster 87.58 metres to win India their second individual gold in history. He joins shooter Abhinav Bindra in the elite club, besides being the only track and field athlete from the country to win gold. Chopra was the first athlete from India to win gold in javelin at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, …

'Will be Remembered Forever': PM Modi Hails Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

'Will be Remembered Forever': PM Modi Hails Neeraj Chopra's Historic Gold in Tokyo

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra became the golden boy of India on Saturday when he won the country’s first-ever gold medal in an athletics event at the Olympics. #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/2NcGgJvfMS— Narendra Modi August 7, 2021 India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a photograph of a young Neeraj in his Indian Army gear and said that the Haryana boy “performed like a true soldier”. …

’History has been scripted!’ PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra on Olympic gold medal
3 years, 4 months ago

’History has been scripted!’ PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra on Olympic gold medal

Live Mint  

Neeraj Chopra won the first gold medal for India in javelin throw on Saturday. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor wrote on Twitter, "Neeraj Chopra, who held on to the top spot since the beginning of the first round, has brought India their first ever post-independence athletics Olympics medal ever! Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also congratulated Chopra on winning the first …

History made! Neeraj Chopra wins India's first gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

History made! Neeraj Chopra wins India's first gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered India's elusive Olympic medal in athletics on Saturday at the 2020 Tokyo Games to end the nation's wait of 100 years with a throw of 87.58m. A pre-tournament medal contender, the 23-year-old Chopra fuelled country's expectations by topping the qualification round with a stunning throw of 87.03m in his first attempt in the final which …

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