Neeraj Chopra: Everything you need to know about India's Olympic Gold medallist javelin thrower

Neeraj Chopra: Everything you need to know about India's Olympic Gold medallist javelin thrower

• By Staff Writer

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bagged the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, ending India's 100-year wait for an elusive athletics medal at the world's top sporting stage. A farmer's son from Chandra village near Panipat in Haryana who took up athletics to shed flab, Chopra scripted history by winning the elusive medal, which the likes of late Milkha Singh and P T Usha let it slip from their grasp in 1964 and 1984 editions.

It's pouring rewards for Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after he secured India’s second individual gold in Olympic history with a stellar performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games. The athlete from Haryana has been honored by several state governments and private organizations for his achievement.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹one crore for Chopra. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings also announced a reward of ₹one crore for the athlete. “As a mark of appreciation and honor on his stellar achievement, CSK is awarding Rs. 1 Crore to Neeraj Chopra,” the CSK said in a statement.