Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday as he won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at an ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Several Bollywood stars, from Ajay Devgn to Taapsee Pannu, shared congratulatory messages on social media for him.
Hailing from Panipat, Haryana, the 23-year-old has become the first athlete from India to win a track-and-field medal in the Olympics, with a throw of 87.58 m in the second round. Neeraj Chopra is also the second Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual sport after shooter Abhinav Bindra.
Ajay Devgn took to Twitter and wrote, “Congratulations Neeraj Chopra on your win at the Tokyo Olympics. More power to you! You’ve made your parents & India proud. Can’t tell you how happy I am. This is awesome. #NeerajChopra #TokyoOlympics.”
Taapsee Pannu tweeted, “It’s a gold!!!!!!! I am jumping with Joy!!!! This young man Neeraj Chopra has created history!!!!!!!”
“It’s a GOLD. Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020,” wrote Akshay Kumar.
Diana Penty wrote, “The man with a GOLDen arm!! Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1. Superrrr proud and happy!”
Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, “HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! Kudos to @Neeraj_chopra1 for the first-ever athletics gold medal at #TokyoOlympics. @WeAreTeamIndia #Cheer4India.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind also lauded Neeraj Chopra. “History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. #Tokyo2020,” PM Modi tweeted.
President Kovind wrote on Twitter, “Unprecedented win by Neeraj Chopra! Your javelin gold breaks barriers and creates history. You bring home the first-ever track and field medal to India in your first Olympics. Your feat will inspire our youth. India is elated! Heartiest congratulations!”
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