Chandigarh, Aug 7 (UNI) For Haryana, Tokyo Olympics will always be remembered in history for a long time, as out of seven medal-winning athletes, four are from the state.
Meanwhile, August 7, 2021, became a more special day for Haryanvis as Neerja Chopra, who hails from Panipat, gave India its National Anthem moment by registering a historic win in Men's Javelin Throw, while Bajrang Punia, from Jhajjar district, added another bronze to the medal tally.
As per the data, till now India has won a total of seven medals in the world's biggest sports tournament.
Among the seven medal winners from different states, Haryana accounts for four giving many reasons to smile with heads held high in pride.
Athletes who made Haryana and Country proud are : Neeraj Chopra- Gold Medal- Men's Javelin throw, Ravi Dahiya- Silver Medal- Men's Freestyle wrestling, Bajrang Punia- Bronze Medal- Men's freestyle wrestling, Indian Hockey Team (Bronze Medal) - Surender Kumar and Sumit Kumar
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