Updated On: 09 August, 2021 08:16 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI
Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first Indian athlete to win a gold in track and field event at the Olympics. He threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m in the mega event to pick the gold

Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the men`s javelin throw final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday. Pic/PTI
After scripting history in Tokyo Olympics, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday said competing in international tournaments before the Games helped him in his preparations.
Neeraj Chopra created history as he became the first Indian athlete to win a gold in track and field event at the Olympics. He threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m in the mega event to pick the gold.