23 year old Neeraj Chopra created a history by winning a gold medal in Javeline throw in Tokyo Olympics today. Thus he got India first gold in Tokyo Olympics enabling the country to better it's performance than Rio Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra thus became the second gold medalist for India in individual events after Abhinav Bhindra won in shooting in 2008. However, he is India's first gold medalist in athletics. Celebrities from all walks of life are congratulating Neeraj Chopra. President Ramnath Kovind and PM Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra.
Tollywood celebrities showed praises on Neeraj Chopra. Here are few of them.
Chiranjeevi posted "THIS Is AN ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS MOMENT FOR INDIA!!! 101 years in the Making for this moment! An Olympic Gold in Athletics!!
@Neeraj_chopra1Take A Bow!!!
You have scripted History and You have changed the Course of History!!! #Olympics"
Venkatesh "Super super win by
@Neeraj_chopra1as he wins the gold medal in men’s javelin"
Mahesh Babu posted "India's first ever gold in athletics! Absolutely elated and proud! @Neeraj_chopra1's name is etched in history forever.. Bravo!! "
Varun Tej posted "A historic win for #TeamIndia Hats off to this man standing here @Neeraj_chopra1You are champ!"
Sai Tej "And it’s Goldddddddddd 🥇the nation is proud of you @Neeraj_chopra1"