The Tokyo Olympic Bronze medallist does plan to take a holiday now that the job is done before getting down to prepare herself for a better medal in Paris in three years from now.
Chanu, who won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category, hails from Nongpok Kakching village, which is around 25km from Imphal.
Chopra joined Bindra in a now exclusive two-man gold club after he ended up on top in the men's javelin throw final with a best throw of 87.58m.
The committee released a statement on Sunday condemning the attitude of the players and the Brazilian football confederation after the team beat Spain in the final to win gold.
PM Modi also lauded Japan for successfully hosting the games overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IOC President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed after the French flag was raised inside Olympic Stadium for the transition to Paris 2024.
The 29-year-old, who was competing in his third Olympics in Tokyo, was forced out early after "fighting with one hand" in the opening clash against Japan's Sewon Okazawa.
A flyover by jets from the Patrouille de France (“Patrol of France”) released blue, white and red smoke — the colors of the French flag — in the sky of the capital.
Having cemented her place in the team, Gurjit now wants to continue to work hard and do her best in the matches.
The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their end Sunday night as an often surreal mixed bag for Japan and for the world.
Chopra registered an 87.58m long throw in his second attempt during the final, which sealed a top podium finish.
As the Tokyo Olympics come to a close, let's take a look at our medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory but couldn't quite make it to the podium.
Lahiri felt Aditi's performance will inspire a whole generation to take up the sport and represent the country on a big stage.
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.
Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the Olympic gold medal during the press conference, following the end of Day 4 in the ongoing England-India Test.
Bartonietz has been with Chopra since the second part of 2019 when the youngster was undergoing rehabilitation following an arthroscopic surgery on the elbow of his throwing right hand.
Neeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar credited family's support behind the javelin thrower's Olympic gold medal.
A majority of the hockey and wrestling contingent is expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony.
On June 25, competing in the semi-finals of tournament against Abulmazhid Kudiev, Bajrang endured a painful move and suffered the injury.
The decision voted in by International Olympic Committee members comes during prolonged issues with the leadership of weightlifting and boxing.
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