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.
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.
Having cemented her place in the team, Gurjit now wants to continue to work hard and do her best in the matches.
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.
A majority of the hockey and wrestling contingent is expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony.
Neeraj Chopra, who brought India a first Olympic gold medal in athletics, received a brilliant reception from the Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympic village.
After winning a historic Olympic gold, Neeraj Chopra said that his aim now is to breach the 90m mark. The Javelin thrower achieved his personal best (88.07m) in March this year.
23-year-old Chopra became the country's first track-and-field Olympic medallist with his gold, which was India's first since shooter Abhinav Bindra's win in the 2008 Beijing Games.
The Haryana athlete, who is a Subedar with 4 Rajputana Rifles in the Indian Army, clinched the gold in the javelin throw with an attempt of 87.58 metres.
The 28-year-old Vetter had come into the Olympics as a hot favourite for gold, having thrown 90m plus on seven occasions between April and June but he was shockingly eliminated after the first three throws in the final.
The number 8758 is inspired by Chopra's winning throw that sent the javelin to a distance of 87.58 metres.
Chopra's family said the entire village and even people from neighbouring villages had been watching his performance for the past few days on television sets installed at public places.
Bindra, who won gold in 10m air rifle shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, told Chopra: "Thanks to you, we have finished our Tokyo endeavour on a great high."
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