Neeraj Chopra's gold tilak on India's bhal

India's best performance in all Olympics so far: one gold, two silver, four bronze

Neeraj Chopra's gold medal in javelin throw with a throw of 87.58 meters: Happiness with pride across the country

Neeraj Chopra is the second Indian to win individual gold after shooter Abhinav Bindra (2008)

India's first gold medal in athletics in Olympic history

TOKYO: Neeraj Chopra has won gold by throwing 87.58 meters in the history-making javelin throw event for India at the Olympics. Earlier in the Olympics, India had never won a gold medal in a track and field, i.e. athletics event, so its name will go down in history in golden letters. This is India's second individual gold medal in the Olympic history of India.

Abhinav Bindra had earlier won a gold medal in shooting in 2008. India has won eight gold medals in hockey but it is called a team event. Coincidentally, the javelin throw was the final event for India and it was in this that India won the gold medal and completed the campaign with a pleasant, landmark seal.

Today, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in freestyle in the 65 kg weight category. Thus, in a single day, India won one gold and one bronze medal. India has won one gold, two silver and four bronze medals in this Olympics which is their best performance in all the Olympics so far.

Given the performance of the last few years as well as their dominance in the game, India P.V. Just as Sindhu (badminton), Bajrang Punia (wrestling) and Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw) landed with the hope of winning gold medals, so did India in shooting and archery with records and rankings that could win gold medals. Neeraj Chopra maintained the continuity of his Asian Games, World Junior Commonwealth throw meter.

He qualified for the Olympics but threw the longest distance (86.59 meters). Neeraj Chopra, 23, landed in the first Olympics of his career and achieved this feat.

Neeraj Chopra threw the first throw at 87.03m, the second at 87.58m, the third at 76.79m, the fourth and fifth foul and the sixth and final throw at 84.24m. The final eight finalists were awarded three more throws in a row. The longest of the six meters is considered.

Second place went to Jakub Wadlech of the Czech Republic (86.67) and third place to Vitezev Veseli (85.44). Neeraj scored 87.58 meters in the second throw which could not be surpassed by any rival.

The German waiter was the only player of all rivals who was a concern for Neeraj before the event as the waiter has thrown more than 90 meters many times in his career. But today was the flop at the crucial time. The news that Neeraj Chopra had won the gold medal had created an atmosphere of celebration and congratulations across the country.

The social media platform was also flooded with the achievements of India and Neeraj. Prime Minister Modi spoke to Neeraj Chopra on the phone and congratulated him. P.T., who missed out on a medal in the 1984 Athletics event. Usha congratulated Neeraj and said that my unfulfilled dream has come true.

India's previous Olympic best performance was six medals in 2012, including two silver, Vijay Kumar (shooting), Sushil Kumar (wrestling) and four bronze, Gagan Narang (shooting), Yogeshwar Dutt (wrestling), Mary Kom (boxing) and Saina Nehwal (badminton). Was included.

This time Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw) won gold, Ravi Dahiya (wrestling) and Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting) won silver as well as P.V. Sindhu (badminton), Lovelina (boxing), Bajrang Punia (wrestling) and Indian women's hockey won bronze. This is the highest performance India has won a total of seven medals.

A shower of good wishes on Neeraj

Neeraj ended India's gold medal drought in track and field. This gold medal will continue to inspire millions of young people in the country.

- President Ramnath Kovind

Neeraj made history at the Tokyo Olympics. What a wonderful game show. The whole country is proud of this success. Best wishes for the future

- Vice President Vainkeya Naidu

This day the country will never forget. Neeraj showed the game vigorously till the end. I talked to Neeraj and greeted him. This is the result of his hard work and talent.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Olympic gold is the biggest achievement in the field of sports. Neeraj I am sure that this gold medal of Neeraj Chopra will inspire other Indian players as well.

- Sonia Gandhi

Neeraj made history. By winning a gold medal, Neeraj has raised the heads of the countrymen with pride.

- Rahul Gandhi

Blessed are the parents who gave such a grandchild to the country. Congratulations to Haryana's grandson Neeraj for flying the tricolor in Tokyo for the gold medal

- Manoharlal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana

Weldon Golden Boy! India's Olympic history was rewritten today. Neeraj's name became engraved on the pages of history forever. Thank you very much and best wishes.

- Anurag Thakur, Union Sports Minister

Neeraj, thank you for making your country's dream come true. Welcome to the Gold Club.

- Abhinav Bindra - First Individual Gold Medal Winner

Neeraj gave javelin throw as high as the sun in the country. This was a memorable moment for Indian sports.

- Sachin Tendulkar

A proud and historic moment in the history of India's Olympics. Congratulations to Neeraj.

- Amit Shah - Home Minister

'I wanted to meet Milkha Singh with gold medal'

Neeraj Chopra presented his gold medal to Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh, who lost a medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics with a time of 0.01 seconds, was fulfilled by Neeraj after his death.

TOKYO: Neeraj Chopra, India's first Olympic gold medalist in athletics, presented his gold medal to legendary athlete Milkha Singh. Milkha Singh, who expressed his last wish to see an Indian athlete win a gold medal in the Olympics, passed away on June 18.

"I wanted to meet Milkha Singh with a gold medal," Neeraj said. Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh missed out on a medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics with a time of 0.01 seconds. After which he said in several interviews that his last wish in life was to see an Indian athlete win a gold medal in the Olympic athletics competition. Of course, Milkha Singh's last wish could not be fulfilled in his lifetime and he passed away on June 18.