New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Saturday’s javelin thrower Niraji Chopra made history and won India’s first gold medal in Olympic athletics, but the 23-year-old journey has gone through ups and downs.

In 2019, Niraji underwent elbow surgery, and participation in the Tokyo Olympics seemed uncertain. However, the star seems to have been adjusted for athletes as the tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Javelin throw has now won a gold medal in the country at the Olympics and has made people enthusiastic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also noted the 2019 Niraji Chopra injury and conveyed his best wishes to him.

“Niraji, you are a brave young man who is constantly proud of India! Everyone wishes you a quick and complete recovery,” Modi tweeted on May 4, 2019.

Niraji Chopra congratulates Prime Minister Modi on winning the Lok Sabha election and winning for the second consecutive term as Prime Minister.

“Congratulations to Prime Minister Sir @narendramodi for this historic victory. May our country achieve new heights under your leadership. Election 2019 Results,” tweeted Neeraj Chopra. ..

In response to this tweet from pitcher Javelin, Prime Minister Modi said: “Thank you, @ Neeraj_chopra1. I hope you are recovering. My best wish.” The best of his ability for the game.

“When it comes to preparing for @ Tokyo2020, all the requirements are handled in the best possible way. We are currently training in Europe and we appreciate the efforts of the Government and the Embassy of India, despite the rigors. Visa rules. “

Saturday’s Neeraj Chopra threw a javelin throw at a distance of 87.58 meters to win the gold medal at the Olympics.

He began his quest for medals with a large pitch of 87.03 meters and was leading the puck after the end of his first attempt. He improved it with a second throw of 87.58m. He couldn’t improve any further, but it was enough to win his coveted medal. He is currently the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra, who won gold medals at individual events.

India currently has seven medals at the best performing multisport event ever. At the Tokyo 2020 Games, Vajrampnia (Bronze), Mirabaichanu (Silver), PV Sindhu (Bronze), Rovrina Borgohain (Bronze), Men’s Hockey Team (Bronze), and Rabbi Kumar Dahiya (Silver) will also win medals. I got it.

Neeraj Chopra has announced that he has arrived stylishly at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. He threw a huge 86.65m throw and automatically entered the final on his first attempt. (ANI)