India’s long wait for a gold in athletics at the Olympics has finally come to an end. The sensational Neeraj Chopra looked solid right from the very start. He threw the javelin at a distance of 87.07 meters, to bag the first spot right on his very first attempt.
Knowing that he was in complete control, Chopra came in for his second attempt. The Indian then recorded a humongous 87.57-meter throw to finish the first round of the finals on top. Here’s more on what happened during the event.
Neeraj Chopra wins gold at the biggest stage of them all
The Indian had the gold sealed in his first two attempts. However, he knew that Vetter was still a part of the competition and the German’s ability is known to everyone. To everyone’s surprise, Vetter had one of the most disappointing performances of his career.
The World No.1 only had one legal throw, of 82.52 meters, which is awfully short of his personal best. Once Vetter was out, it was more of a matter of time before Neeraj sealed the gold. He didn’t have a great Round 2 performance, but his brilliance in the first two throws was enough to seal the gold medal.
Fans react to Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal victory
Neeraj Chopra’s performance at the 2021 Olympics was easily one of the best individual performance by an Indian on the biggest stage. He worked hard towards his goal and made an entire nation proud today.
Chopra’s gold medal will definitely inspire a whole generation of athletes in the country. His gold had the whole of India go crazy on social media. Fans were ecstatic to have finally won a gold medal for the first time since 2008 in the Summer Games. Messages of love and appreciation for Neeraj Chopra flooded Twitter after the historic triumph. Here are a few of the best reactions:
Heartiest Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for his stupendous victory in Men’s Javelin Throw at #TokyoOlympics for the maiden #Gold Medal and scripting history for India!
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) August 7, 2021
At 23 Neeraj Chopra gives us Gold. First ever in Athletics in the history of Independent India.
— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) August 7, 2021
A gold medal. I don’t know how to react. I want to celebrate but I’m just sitting here, unable to react.
Thank you, Neeraj Chopra.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@SachinAzharCT) (@ovshake42) August 7, 2021
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You have sent this nation into a frenzy ????????????????????????????
First #Olympic Gold for #TeamIndia since 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/c4wys8i3UC
— Nigel D’Souza (@Nigel__DSouza) August 7, 2021
India has never won an Olympics medal in Athletics.. until NOW! And it is a #GOLD in Javelin! Neeraj Chopra take a bow! Wow. That is amazing. He deserves this. My word, this is good. A fantastic day for India. Congratulations! #NeerajChopra
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) August 7, 2021
Neeraj Chopra, who held on to the top spot since the beginning of the first round, has brought India their first ever post-independence athletics #Olympics medal ever! Finally India has an entry in the Gold Medal category. Congratulations Neeraj Chopra! India is so proud of you! pic.twitter.com/6wowWBta6h
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 7, 2021
Unprecedented win by Neeraj Chopra!Your javelin gold breaks barriers and creates history. You bring home first ever track and field medal to India in your first Olympics. Your feat will inspire our youth. India is elated! Heartiest congratulations!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2021
What a monumental victory! Neeraj Chopra has just won the first Olympic Gold Medal for India in athletics. The whole country is elated! Congratulations to Neeraj on this historic victory. You have inspired every Indian. Thank you.#Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/HNE7MM8fb7
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 7, 2021
Congratulations to India’s ace Javelin Thrower, @Neeraj_chopra1 for winning the prestigious Track and Field medal for the first time in the history of Independent India. Gold medal in the Javelin throw event at the #Olympics is unprecedented. Proud of him for creating history!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 7, 2021
History has been scripted!
Beyond proud of Javelin thrower @Neeraj_chopra1 for winning the Gold Medal at the #Olympics2020!
Today, the entire nation shall rejoice in this glorious victory! Many, many Congratulations to you!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 7, 2021
India wins its gold.What a throw 87.58 m. @Neeraj_chopra1 , so proud of you. You gave a nation of 1.3 Billion the gold we waited for. Congratulations and thanks for making us stand tall on the podium. Jai Ho! pic.twitter.com/Rp5QVBFdoN
— Dr. Sanjeev Balyan (@drsanjeevbalyan) August 7, 2021
What an incredible performance! Neeraj Chopra, nation bows down to you for bringing home the GOLD!
Congratulations on this historic achievement! #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/ZqhKNhzZKX
— Dr. Aseervatham Achary / முனைவர். ஆசீர் ஆச்சாரி (@AseerAchary) August 7, 2021
Congratulations Neeraj Chopra
Only the second Indian to win individual gold medal at #Olympics
And first in Athletics ????❤️Many Youngsters in India would be inspired by this???? pic.twitter.com/FsiRzGxsP2
— Harshad ???????? (@HBJ3221) August 7, 2021
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With a throw of ????????.???????????? ⫸ he has added another medal to India’s tally and this time it’s a Ⓖ????ⓁⒹ. pic.twitter.com/ytSSLBObku
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 7, 2021
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