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Rs 6 crore for Neeraj Chopra for Olympics Gold: Haryana Government

Sports | August 07, 2021 19:26 IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a cash reward of Rs 6 crore to Mr Chopra for winning the medal in men's javelin throw in the Olympics. The 23-year-old registered a best attempt of 87.58 to finish ahead of Czech Republic duo of Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely to clinch the gold medal. It was India's first gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics and also the country's second individual gold medal in Olympic history after Abhinav Bindra's heroics in Beijing 2008.

Tokyo Olympics | Mahindra promises to gift XUV700 to golden athlete Neeraj Chopra

Other Sports | August 07, 2021 19:12 IST

Responding to a follower on Twitter who asked him to gift Chopra the XUV700, Mahindra said, "Yes indeed."

Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Tokyo Olympics: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, others laud his historic win

Celebrities | August 07, 2021 18:51 IST

Bollywood hails Neeraj Chopra's historic win at Tokyo Olympics

WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's throw that won India historic gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Other Sports | August 07, 2021 18:27 IST

Neeraj Chopra set a new benchmark in Tokyo, holding off two athletes from the Czech Republic to finish atop the podium.

Neeraj Chopra and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi speaks to Neeraj Chopra on Olympic gold: 'He personifies the best of sporting talent'

Other Sports | August 07, 2021 20:44 IST

Chopra won the country's seventh medal and first gold in this Olympics and joined shooter Abhinav Bindra (2008 Beijing Games) as India's individual gold winners in the showpiece.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra scripts history, wins historic gold in javelin throw final

Sports | August 07, 2021 17:51 IST

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered India's elusive Olympic medal in athletics on Saturday at the 2020 Tokyo Games to end the nation's wait of 100 years with a throw of 87.58m. With the historic gold, Neeraj became Independent India's first-ever track and field medallist.

History made! Neeraj Chopra wins India's first gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Other Sports | August 08, 2021 8:00 IST

With the historic gold, Neeraj became Independent India's first-ever track and field medallist.

Neeraj Chopra a favourite for historic Olympics Silver medal; must surpass World No. 1 for Gold

Other Sports | August 07, 2021 13:53 IST

Neeraj Chopra is among heavy favourites to clinch India's first track and field Olympic medal in 120 years as many big names are missing from the javelin throw showdown in Tokyo.

Sand artist Manas Sahoo creates sand sculpture to wish luck to javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra

News | August 07, 2021 8:40 IST

To praise Neeraj Chopra and celebrate his achievement, sand artist Manas Sahoo created a sand sculpture on Aug 05. Wishing him good luck, the artist on the beautiful sand art piece wrote, "India waiting for gold".

Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra, Aditi Ashok, and Bajrang Puniya to compete in events today

Sports | August 07, 2021 7:20 IST

While yesterday was a mixed day of sorrow and joy for India in the Tokyo Olympics, all eyes are set on some players competing in the events scheduled today. While wrestler Bajrang Puniya will compete for a bronze today, golfer Aditi Ashok and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will respectively will respectively compete for a gold medal.

India at 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold in javelin throw final

Other Sports | August 07, 2021 20:01 IST

Neeraj became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by some distance to immortalise himself as the first track-and-field Games medal-winner for the country.

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Live Streaming: How to Watch August 7 Events Live Online on SonyLIV

Other Sports | August 06, 2021 21:39 IST

Live Streaming Tokyo Olympics 2020: Find full details on when and where to watch Day 15 of Tokyo Olympics 2020.

2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 15: Neeraj, Aditi, Bajrang in focus as India eye record medal haul

Other Sports | August 06, 2021 22:34 IST

Neeraj Chopra headlines India's day 15 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

All eyes on Neeraj Chopra to end India's 100-year wait for Olympic medal in athletics

Other Sports | August 06, 2021 17:04 IST

A pre-tournament medal contender, the 23-year-old Chopra fuelled country's expectations by topping the qualification round with a stunning first round throw of 86.59m.

Medal contender Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian

India at Olympics Day 12: Lovlina wins bronze, Ravi Dhahiya assures medal, Hockey women lose in SF

Sports | August 04, 2021 17:18 IST

Lovlina Borgohain grabbed India's third medal and wrestler Ravi Dahiya assured the contingent of a fourth medal. Meanwhile, the Indian women's hockey team lost in their semifinal tie against Argentina

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

Other Sports | August 04, 2021 8:19 IST

The 23-year-old Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to enter the finals of the Games with a big throw of 86.65m that put him on the top of the Group A qualification.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

Sports | August 04, 2021 7:34 IST

Neeraj Chopra secured an automatic qualification with his first attempt in the qualification event of the Javelin throw event. Chopra had a 86.65m throw in his first attempt to not only top the qualification standings after all the first attempts, but also go past the automatic qualification mark (83.50).

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