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Neeraj Chopra: It’s a proud moment for me and my country
Updated On: 09 August, 2021 08:13 AM IST | Tokyo | PTI
Javelin thrower’s unprecedented gold medal show makes August 7, 2021 a red-lettered day in India’s sporting history
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A pumped up Neeraj Chopra during the javelin throw final in Tokyo on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
“It feels unbelievable,” said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, 23, after his history-making gold in the Olympics on Saturday, claiming to have been unsure of a top podium finish despite a remarkably confident performance.
Chopra had topped the qualification three days ago and did better than that in the finals as he produced a best throw of 87.58m to become only the second Indian to win individual gold in Olympics, also the first track-and-field medal for the country.
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