Neeraj Chopra wins Gold medal in Javelin Throw, clinches India’s first medal in ATHLETICS after 100 years

Neeraj Chopra lived up to the expectations of billions back in India as he won Gold medal on Saturday in Tokyo in the Men’s Javelin throw. With the win, he became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in the field and athletics.

The Indian came into the competition as one of the favourite and he truly lived up to the billing. Right from his first throw, he dominated the show. He threw 87.03 with his first throw.

His second throw was even better as got a distance of 87.58m. The Indian looked up for the occasion and was oozing with confidence.