After winning the historic Olympic gold in Tokyo, javelin thrower Chopra had expressed desire to continue to train with the German bio-mechanical expert.
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The manner in which Chopra bossed the field with his 87.58m throw fulfilled the aspirations of a billion-plus nation that had not seen a track and field Olympic champion in its 74-year old sporting history since Independence.
Neeraj, who clinched the historic gold with a throw of 87.58m in his second attempt at the Tokyo Olympics, has been eyeing the coveted 90m for quite some time now. His personal best is 88.07m.
The delay in the Games gave athletes further time to hone their skills and the Indian contingent fared well in Tokyo. India won a record seven medals and finished 48th in the rankings table, with Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal in javelin throw being the highlight of the Indian performance.
Son of a farmer, a strapping Neeraj, who turned 24 on Friday, immortalised his name in Indian sports history with his gold-winning throw of 87.58m on August 7, the penultimate day of the showpiece.
Ayushmann Khurrana is keen to play Neeraj Chopra in case he chooses to not play himself and act in his biopic. He said, "The resolve and the nerves of steel that he showcased at the Olympics to a win gold for India needs to be saluted."
Terming India's first Olympic gold in athletics 'as a hugely important moment', Coe advised the country to use it in raising the profile of the sport.
The Olympic gold medallist will train at the world class facility in Chula Vista for 90 days along with coach Klaus Bartoneitz after the Sports Authority of India cleared a proposal in quick time.
Neeraj Chopra, who played a variety of sport with students and gave them tips on throwing the javelin, chose to address them about importance of balanced diet, fitness and sport.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Education are working on running a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years.
Dronacharya awardee 2021 Radhakrishnan Nair, Neeraj's coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz and all Olympians present at the centre were also felicitated.
In a glittering function organised at the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan here, the President recognised the country's unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic performances.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra doesn't want a biopic on him until he wins some more medals. That will ensure the film becomes a hit, he says matter-of-factly.
Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said.
Seasoned hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and woman cricket Test skipper Mithali Raj were also recommended for the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna by the selection committee.
Chopra earlier already announced that he won't compete anymore this season and will start training for the next season in 2022.
Neeraj became the first Indian track and field Olympic champion to win a gold medal for the country. A few days later, Antil also struck gold at the Paralympics.
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wedneday met India's first individual Olympic gold winner Abhinav Bindra, and his family.
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