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Frenzy, chaos as history-making Indian contingent returns from Tokyo

India's Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was received enthusiastically by officials

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now, says Neeraj Chopra

Chopra, who made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships

Top headlines: Mumbai realtors run out of land, Neeraj Chopra is brand icon

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Enter: The brand called Neeraj Chopra, India's new sporting superstar

The draw for advertisers: Embodies skill & specialisation, is a combination of Olympian & soldier, has the looks

Karnataka announces Rs 10 lakh for Olympian Neeraj Chopra's coach Naik

The Karnataka government on Sunday announced Rs 10 lakh as a token of appreciation to Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra's coach Kashinath Naik.

'Wish you had lived till Tokyo Olympics': Rijiju on Milkha Singh last wish

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju remembered sprint legend Milkha Singh after India won its first gold in athletics through Neeraj Chopra in Javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics."I'm in tears while posting this video. This is dedicated to you respected Milkha Singh Ji. I wish you had lived atleast till Tokyo Olympics to witness this fulfilling & special moment," Rijiju wrote on Twitter while sharing a video of Milkha Singh expressing his wish to see India win an athletics gold.In the video posted by the former Sports Minister, Milkha Singh could be heard saying: "It's my last wish to see someone, man or woman to win a gold in athletics for India at Olympics. And to see the tricolor at the top, and hear the national anthem will make me happy."Milkha Singh passed away on June 18 at the age of 91.The 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of ...

Still processing this feeling, says Neeraj Chopra after winning gold

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday said that he is still processing the feeling of winning gold for India at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics."Still processing this feeling. To all of India and beyond, thank you so much for your support and blessings that have helped me reach this stage. This moment will live with me forever," tweeted Chopra.Neeraj Chopra on Saturday threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m to pick the gold at the Olympics. He began his quest for a medal with a massive throw of 87.03 meters and was leading the pack after the end of the first attempt. He bettered it with the second throw of 87.58m.While Neeraj wasn't able to improve any further, it was enough to get him the coveted medal. He is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in individual events.Neeraj had then said that he wants to dedicate his medal at the Tokyo Olympics to track and field legends Milkha Singh and PT Usha. Milkha Singh, who passed away earlier this year, always had ...

Neeraj's gold the highlight as India signs off Tokyo with slew of records

India''s campaign at the Olympic Games was as much a story of human resilience as of sporting excellence and it came to the fore on the opening day of competitions itself starting with Mirabai Chanu.

Byju's announces Rs 2 cr for Neeraj Chopra,Rs 1 cr for individual winners

Edtech major Byju's on Sunday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. The company, which is backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global and General Atlantic, will also offer Rs 1 crore each to Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, P V Sindhu and Bajrang Punia. "The accomplishments and the stellar achievement of India's sports heroes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been nothing but inspirational, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown in 2020-21," according to a statement. Not only have each of these atheletes made the country proud but have also ignited hope and aspiration that India can create many more Olympic champions in the future, it added. India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday bringing home the country's first-ever gold medal in javelin throw in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Chopra produced a second round throw of 87.58 metres in the finals at the Tokyo Games to claim the country's first ...

Got to know about Chopra winning gold during lunch break: Jasprit Bumrah

India's ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah congratulated javelin Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra after he became the first Indian to win gold in athletics at ongoing Tokyo 2020.

CSK to award Rs 1 crore to Neeraj Chopra, to also create special jersey

Indian Premier League franchise will be honouring Neeraj Chopra as the javelin thrower won a gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj scripts history, India ends its campaign with gold

Neeraj Chopra's first throw of 87.58 was enough for him to earn a gold medal in the javelin throw final

Unbelievable feeling: Neeraj Chopra after winning historic gold at Olympics

"It feels unbelievable. It is the first time India has won a gold in athletics, so I feel very good. We have just one gold here in other sports," the 23-year-old said

All eyes on Neeraj to end 100-year wait for Olympic medal in athletics

All eyes will be on Neeraj Chopra to deliver India's elusive Olympic medal in athletics and end a wait of 100 years when he competes in the men's javelin throw final here on Saturday

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Medal for Lovlina, Ravi; heartbreak in hockey

Neeraj Chopra's first throw was 86.65m, well beyond the qualification mark of 83.50m. Lovlina Borgohain signed off with a bronze, India women's hockey team lost to Argentina in semi-final

Neeraj qualifies for javelin throw final with superb 1st throw, Shivpal out

Shivpal Singh finished 27th after registering 76.40m in his first attempt

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final with 1st attempt of 85.65m

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra kept India's hopes of an elusive Olympic medal from track and field events alive by earning a direct qualification into the finals with a stunning throw of 86.65m

First throw perfect but will need to improve in finals: Neeraj Chopra

Into the finals with a "perfect throw", trailblazing javelin thrower Chopra said he will need the same performance with a higher score to be in contention for India's maiden track-and-field medal

Neeraj is good but tough for him to beat me, says Johannes Vetter

Rivals when they have spears in their hands, German javelin throw superstar Johannes Vetter and Neeraj Chopra are happy being friends when not competing

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Will India better its medal tally from Rio 2016?

India will send a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. This will be India's largest ever contingent of athletes at Olympics. Check medal contenders for India in Tokyo 2020