Neeraj Chopra
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Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj Chopra's 'golden victory' in Tokyo
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 23:31 IST23-year-old Chopra became the country's first track-and-field Olympic medallist with his gold, which was India's first since shooter Abhinav Bindra's win in the 2008 Beijing Games.
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Neeraj Chopra: The Subedar who took Tokyo by storm
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 23:30 ISTThe Haryana athlete, who is a Subedar with 4 Rajputana Rifles in the Indian Army, clinched the gold in the javelin throw with an attempt of 87.58 metres.
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Was also trying for Olympic record but it was not to be: Neeraj Chopra
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 22:34 ISTChopra also revealed that he went completely blank before his last throw as realisation dawned that he had managed to secure an unparalleled top finish at the Games here.
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Happy for Neeraj Chopra, he's a really talented guy: German javelin thrower Johannes Vetter
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 22:14 ISTThe 28-year-old Vetter had come into the Olympics as a hot favourite for gold, having thrown 90m plus on seven occasions between April and June but he was shockingly eliminated after the first three throws in the final.
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CSK announce Rs 1 crore award, create jersey No. 8758 in Neeraj Chopra's honour
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 21:57 ISTThe number 8758 is inspired by Chopra's winning throw that sent the javelin to a distance of 87.58 metres.
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Haryana, Punjab reward Neeraj Chopra for bringing India's first-ever Olympic gold in athletics
India | August 07, 2021 21:41 ISTThe star athlete from Panipat district in Haryana created history after he clinched the gold in javelin throw with an attempt of 87.58 metres, becoming only the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
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Years of practice, support of many people helped me achieve this feat: Neeraj Chopra
Sports | August 07, 2021 23:28 ISTStar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history by winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, pointed out that any sport at the Olympics isn't a one-day event. The 23-year-old said that years of practice and the support of many people have enabled him to achieve the unprecedented milestone.
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Neeraj Chopra's village erupts into celebrations, chants 'Chak De India'
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 21:15 ISTChopra's family said the entire village and even people from neighbouring villages had been watching his performance for the past few days on television sets installed at public places.
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Neeraj Chopra's feat a fitting tribute to Milkha Singh, javelin star dedicates gold to Flying Sikh
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 21:10 ISTThe iconic sprinter, who was fondly known as the 'Flying Sikh', had often talked about his deep desire to see an Indian win a track and field Olympic medal.
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Abhinav Bindra welcomes Neeraj Chopra to 'the club' of gold medallists
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 20:55 ISTBindra, who won gold in 10m air rifle shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, told Chopra: "Thanks to you, we have finished our Tokyo endeavour on a great high."
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Salman Khan congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning gold in Tokyo Olympics: 'This is amazinggg'
Celebrities | August 07, 2021 20:51 ISTSalman Khan on Saturday congratulated javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for bagging a gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj created history as he became the first from the country to win gold in track and field in the Olympics.
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Neeraj Chopra's gold is defining moment of Indian athletics, say former greats
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 20:32 ISTChopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by some distance to immortalise himself as the first track-and-field medal winner from the country.
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PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on phone for clinching gold in Tokyo Olympics
Sports | August 07, 2021 20:27 ISTPM Modi on Saturday congratulated javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who won Gold medal at Tokyo Olympics today. He said that his performance will encourage many young athlete to opt for such games. He also invited him into 15th Aug program in which he will interact with the Olympics players directly.
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In land of rising sun, India basks in Neeraj Chopra's golden glow; records best ever Olympics
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 23:56 ISTWith the addition of Chopra's gold on the last day of their competitive schedule, India signed off with seven medals in all, including two silver and four bronze, the last of which was delivered by superstar wrestler Bajrang Punia on the day.
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PT Usha thanks Neeraj Chopra for fulfilling her 'unfinished dream'
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 20:08 ISTUsha, fondly called the 'Payyoli Express', had made the world realise India's potential in athletics when she missed the bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Neeraj Chopra: From chubby kid trying to lose weight to Olympic champion
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 19:16 ISTChopra's other achievements include gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, besides the top finish in the 2017 Asian Championships. He is also a 2018 Arjuna Awardee.
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Rs 6 crore for Neeraj Chopra for Olympics Gold: Haryana Government
Sports | August 07, 2021 19:26 ISTHaryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a cash reward of Rs 6 crore to Mr Chopra for winning the medal in men's javelin throw in the Olympics. The 23-year-old registered a best attempt of 87.58 to finish ahead of Czech Republic duo of Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely to clinch the gold medal. It was India's first gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics and also the country's second individual gold medal in Olympic history after Abhinav Bindra's heroics in Beijing 2008.
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Tokyo Olympics | Mahindra promises to gift XUV700 to golden athlete Neeraj Chopra
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 19:12 ISTResponding to a follower on Twitter who asked him to gift Chopra the XUV700, Mahindra said, "Yes indeed."
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Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Tokyo Olympics: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, others laud his historic win
Celebrities | August 07, 2021 18:51 ISTBollywood hails Neeraj Chopra's historic win at Tokyo Olympics
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WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's throw that won India historic gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | August 07, 2021 18:27 ISTNeeraj Chopra set a new benchmark in Tokyo, holding off two athletes from the Czech Republic to finish atop the podium.
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