Neeraj Chopra has made each and every Indian proud today. The athlete won India’s first gold medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. He becomes the first Indian to win a medal in Athletics at the Olympics, clinching the gold in Javelin with a jumbo throw of 87.58 meters. With Neeraj’s win, India bagged its seventh medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj became only the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to bag a gold medal at the Olympics in individual event.
Neeraj’s feat sent wave of jubilation throughout the country as citizens savoured the mammoth achievement by looking at the Indian National Anthem and the Indian National Flag being unfurled at the podium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Neeraj on his achievement.
GOLD for India
Neeraj Chopra becomes First Indian to win a Medal in Athletics at the #Olympics
Clinches Gold in Javelin with a jumbo throw of 87.58 metres.
Seventh Medal for India at #TokyoOlympics
Congratulations #NeerajChopra #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/MNBZIKBD0m
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 7, 2021
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
Just spoke to @Neeraj_chopra1 and congratulated him on winning the Gold! Appreciated his hardwork and tenacity, which have been on full display during #Tokyo2020. He personifies the best of sporting talent and sportsman spirit. Best wishes for his future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2021
Prime Minister @narendramodi congratulates #NeerajChopra on winning Gold medal at Tokyo Olympics.
PM Modi says, history has been scripted at Tokyo and what Neeraj Chopra has achieved today will be remembered forever.
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 7, 2021
Several Bollywood celebs such as Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Raveena Tandon, Taapsee Pannu, Riteish Deshmukh, Ajay Devgn, Swara Bhasker, Neha Dhupia, Mandira Bedi,Madhur Bhandarkar, Rahul Bose, Minissha Lamba,Hema Malini, Jackky Bhagnani and others took to social media to wish Neeraj on his stupendous achievement. Check out their posts below:
Well done Neeraj, this is amazinggg. Congrats god bless n keep the hard work n dedication going @Neeraj_chopra1 #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/G69x9UiAi9
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 7, 2021
It’s a GOLD Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/EQToUJ6j6C
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2021
Congratulations Neeraj Chopra on your win at the Tokyo Olympics. More power to you! You’ve made your parents & India proud. Can’t tell you how happy I am. This is awesome #NeerajChopra #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/mx45Otodwo
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 7, 2021
Gold Gold Gold. @Neeraj_chopra1 Congratulations Champion !!#Olympics #gold What a proud moment for every Indian across the world. Jai Hind !!!!! pic.twitter.com/JF9UmVTmDQ
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2021
It’s a gold!!!!!!!
I am jumping with Joy!!!! This young man Neeraj Chopra has created history !!!!!!!— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 7, 2021
YESSSSS!!!! #NeerajChopra
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 7, 2021
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! Kudos to @Neeraj_chopra1 for the first-ever athletics gold medal at #TokyoOlympics.@WeAreTeamIndia #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/qpkrq6wl4n
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 7, 2021
GOLD #NeerajChopra huge congratulations and 1.3 billion duas for you!! https://t.co/OxpUcVbuqp
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) August 7, 2021
GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD!!
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1!!!
Our very first gold in Athletics...an incredibly proud moment for the whole nation!!
History has been made! pic.twitter.com/RWFRiJ5Fd6— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 7, 2021
#NeerajChopra : 24 carat #Gold #kudos
— mandira bedi (@mandybedi) August 7, 2021
What a historic moment. Splendid Golden throw #NeerajChopra. Congratulations on your amazing achievement. India is super proud of you #Gold #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/kVzJdv9wmk
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) August 7, 2021
It’s a gold! What a moment! Take a bow @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Unbelievable! At last you have company @Abhinav_Bindra ! Many, many congratulations! #MensJavelin
— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1) August 7, 2021
There you go! Gold!!!!!! Thank you #neerajchopra..you along with our Olympic medalists this year will pave the way for more funds..infrastructure..training and development of athelets from every sport to compete on an international platform #Olympics2020 #javelinthrow #gold pic.twitter.com/kRUHZgPDuz
— Minissha Lambba (@Minissha_Lamba) August 7, 2021
Wonderful news for India as young Neeraj Chopra wins the javelin gold! So proud of you Neeraj! The country salutes you! pic.twitter.com/KcdDplyaEu
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) August 7, 2021
Neeerraaaaaaajjjjjjj Chopraaaaaaaaaa our Olympic Gold champion ….. what a win !!!!! #NeerajChopra jai Hind pic.twitter.com/8MAQ8Vpc4H
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) August 7, 2021
And its Gold!!!! Heartiestt congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 for creating history and making the country proud!! This is the moment which billions of people will cherish for the years to come. #ProudIndian
#Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #strongertogether #VandeMataram #Olympic pic.twitter.com/HnX9Tys7zL— Jackky Bhagnani (@jackkybhagnani) August 7, 2021
All teared up ! What a moment https://t.co/0KLkqZUxx0
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) August 7, 2021
(Source: Twitter/Instagram)
