Neeraj Chopra created history for a billion Indians when he won the gold medal in the javelin throw event. Here's how India celebrated it.
Neeraj Chopra has created history for a billion Indians when he won the gold medal in the javelin throw event.
23-year-old Neeraj became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games. He is also only the second Indian athlete after Abhinav Bindra to win an individual Olympic gold.
Here's a glimpse of how India reacted to this fantastic achievement.
History has been scripted at Tokyo! What 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. https://t.co/2NcGgJvfMS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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)
Historic win for 🥇
We are in awe! 🇮🇳
The first for India in throw at the pic.twitter.com/0137dIxtVP
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 medal ever! Finally India has an entry in the Gold Medal category. Congratulations Neeraj Chopra! India is so proud of you! pic.twitter.com/6wowWBta6h
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor)
History has been made, Milkha Singh Ji's wish is fulfilled as India wins first ever Olympic medal in Athletics!
A golden moment 4 India as Neeraj Chopra won Olympic Gold medal for India at
Congratulations on this historic achievement! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Uyz2JX06VE
India’s Golden Moment of is here!
Heartiest Congratulations to for winning in . pic.twitter.com/uluNuZTdME