Tokyo: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history, winning India's first Olympic gold in athletics in 120 years at the 2020 Olympic Games here at the Olympic Stadium. It is also India's third athletics medal at the Olympics. Neeraj won the gold ahead of Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch (86.67m) and Vesely Vitezslav (85.44m).
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2021History 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
In the 1900 Paris Olympics, Norman Pritchard, who represented British India, won two silver in 200m hurdles and 200 sprints, respectively.
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2021Unprecedented 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
On Saturday, the 23-year-old Neeraj, who is ranked 16th in the World Athletics ranking, threw 87.03 metres in his first attempt and surpassed his figure in the second attempt, throwing 87.58m. However, his third attempt was below par 76.79m and fourth one was invalid. His fifth throw was 84.24m. But, his second attempt was enough for him to stay on top of the standings and won the much desired gold medal.
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The 2016 World Athletics junior gold medallist, Neeraj threw his personal best, also a national record, of 88.07m in March 2021 at Indian Grand Prix 3 at Patiala.
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An historic #Olympics javelin final for Asia! 🌏
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 7, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
🇮🇳@Neeraj_chopra1 wins India's first ever athletics gold, while Pakistan's 🇵🇰 Arshad Nadeem not only becomes the country's first ever @Olympics finalist in #athletics, but also secures a remarkable 5️⃣th place with 84.62m. pic.twitter.com/ayqUTzSzPn
">An historic #Olympics javelin final for Asia! 🌏
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 7, 2021
🇮🇳@Neeraj_chopra1 wins India's first ever athletics gold, while Pakistan's 🇵🇰 Arshad Nadeem not only becomes the country's first ever @Olympics finalist in #athletics, but also secures a remarkable 5️⃣th place with 84.62m. pic.twitter.com/ayqUTzSzPnAn historic #Olympics javelin final for Asia! 🌏
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 7, 2021
🇮🇳@Neeraj_chopra1 wins India's first ever athletics gold, while Pakistan's 🇵🇰 Arshad Nadeem not only becomes the country's first ever @Olympics finalist in #athletics, but also secures a remarkable 5️⃣th place with 84.62m. pic.twitter.com/ayqUTzSzPn
Neeraj is also the reigning Asian Games (2018) gold medallist.
The Indian javelin thrower qualified for the Tokyo 2020 final with the best throw of 86.65m.
In 2018, he also won Commonwealth Games gold in Gold Coast, Australia.
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It's time to celebrate 🍾 because India has delivered the best ever Olympic performance!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Let's cheer for @Neeraj_chopra1 @mirabai_chanu #RaviKumarDahiya @Pvsindhu1 @BajrangPunia @LovlinaBorgohai and the great Indian Hockey Team!#Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/U9u4BVEggI
">It's time to celebrate 🍾 because India has delivered the best ever Olympic performance!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2021
Let's cheer for @Neeraj_chopra1 @mirabai_chanu #RaviKumarDahiya @Pvsindhu1 @BajrangPunia @LovlinaBorgohai and the great Indian Hockey Team!#Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/U9u4BVEggIIt's time to celebrate 🍾 because India has delivered the best ever Olympic performance!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2021
Let's cheer for @Neeraj_chopra1 @mirabai_chanu #RaviKumarDahiya @Pvsindhu1 @BajrangPunia @LovlinaBorgohai and the great Indian Hockey Team!#Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/U9u4BVEggI
After recovering from elbow surgery in 2019, which kept him away from the pitch for almost a year, Neeraj Chopra confirmed his Tokyo berth with a throw of 87.86m at the 2020 ACNE League meeting at Potchefstroom, South Africa.
