Both the Houses of Parliament congratulate the medal winners of Tokyo Olympics
News | August 09, 2021 16:00 ISTBoth Houses of Parliament on Monday congratulated the medal winner of Tokyo Olympics for making India proud at International level.
Both Houses of Parliament on Monday congratulated the medal winner of Tokyo Olympics for making India proud at International level.
Olympic heroes are all set to return to India today. Where on one hand Delhi prepares to give them a grand welcome, both houses of the Parliament congratulated them.
After their splendid performance at Tokyo Olympics 2020, the Olympic heroes are all set to return to their country. India is all set to welcome them as Delhi prepares for their return.
Former Indian athletes have heaped praise on the Modi government for the support provided to sportspersons, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Star Air said it will be its "privilege to offer our Tokyo Olympic champions a lifetime of free air travel".
Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin on Saturday with a best throw of 87.58 metres, claiming a historic first Olympic gold in athletics for India.
The star athlete from Panipat district in Haryana created history after he clinched the gold in javelin throw with an attempt of 87.58 metres, becoming only the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history by winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, pointed out that any sport at the Olympics isn't a one-day event. The 23-year-old said that years of practice and the support of many people have enabled him to achieve the unprecedented milestone.
PM Modi on Saturday congratulated javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who won Gold medal at Tokyo Olympics today. He said that his performance will encourage many young athlete to opt for such games. He also invited him into 15th Aug program in which he will interact with the Olympics players directly.
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.
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.
On his Olympic debut, India's Bajrang Punia on Saturday claimed the bronze medal after defeating Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan 8-0 in the men's freestyle 65kg final.
Golfer Aditi Ashok finished fourth in golf today at Tokyo Olympics 2020. She missed the medal by one shot.
This effectively means Aditi Ashok will clinch the Silver medal as per her Round 3 results -- where she finished second -- if no play takes place on Sunday as well. The 16 Holes played today will count for nothing as rules say the entire 18 Holes must be completed.
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".
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.
Ravi Dahiya on Thursday became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games after he lost the men's freestyle 57kg title clash 4-7 to reigning world champion Zavur Uguev.
From a bottom-place finish at Rio 2016, the Indian women's team capped a remarkable journey at Tokyo Olympics, finishing fourth after losing 3-4 to defending champions Great Britain who scored twice in the second-half to end their dream run.
PM Modi called the team after its agonising 3-4 loss to Great Britain in the bronze medal play-off on Friday and consoled the distraught players, who were seen sobbing.
23-year-old Aditi Ashok has been in supreme form at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing at 2nd position after the third round on Friday. If she maintains this position, she will secure India's first-ever Olympic medal in golf!
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