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Neeraj Chopra's javelin victory promises India its first Olympic gold medal in tune and field
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Neeraj Chopra's throw of 87.58m gained him javelin gold at Tokyo 2020.
Neeraj Chopra's throw of 87.58m gained him javelin gold at Tokyo 2020.
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By NewsAlertNo1 "Unbelievable," was once how Neeraj Chopra described his victory in the men's javelin on Saturday as he grew to become the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in song and field.
Chopra's throw of 87.58m secured the pinnacle spot on the podium, as India additionally gained its first gold medal at Tokyo 2020.
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"In athletics it is the first time we have gold, so it is a proud second for me and my country," the 23-year-old Chopra advised reporters.
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"In the qualification spherical I threw very properly so I knew I should do higher in the final. I did not recognize it would be gold however I am very happy," he added.
His gold medal success completes a awesome trip for Chopra that commenced when he determined to lose some weight.
"I come from a farming background," defined Chopra. "I was once obese and desired to do some health training.
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"Somehow I ended up in an academy, and picked up javelin throw. The love affair commenced and now I'm right here with this medal standing in the front of you."
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The Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely received silver and bronze respectively.
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India has now taken domestic seven medals in complete at Tokyo 2020 -- one gold, two silver and 4 bronze.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, usual secretary of India's opposition Indian National Congress party, congratulated Chopra on Twitter: "What an splendid performance. History has been made. India is so proud of you
