'Feels good to be Indian today!': Sports legends hail Neeraj Chopra
Synopsis
India ended its Tokyo Olympics 2020 campaign with a bang, winning the gold medal in the javelin throw event, thanks to Neeraj Chopra's valiant effort. Here's how those in the sporting arena reacted.
It was history in the making, as India could not have asked for a better finish to its 2020 Tokyo Olympics campaign. On Saturday, India won the gold medal in the javelin throw event, thanks to Neeraj Chopra's valiant effort.
Consequently, he handed India its first gold in the track and field event. Also, it took India's medal tally to seven, while it was its first gold of the Games this term and its second individual gold in Olympic history.
Meanwhile, following the same, Neeraj was showered with praises following his gold-rush feat. Check out some of the reactions from the sportspersons across the nation:
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