Neeraj Chopra ends India’s gold drought in Olympics

Neeraj Chopra of India in action in Tokyo Olympics javelin throw final. (Reuters Photo)

Neeraj Chopra during his run-up during the Tokyo Olympics javelin throw final. (Reuters Photo)

Neeraj Chopra became India's second athlete to win a gold medal in individual event. (Reuters Photo)

Neeraj Chopra also topped the qualifiers round leading up to the final (Reuters Photo)

Neeraj Chopra, of India, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Other athletes could not beat Neeraj Chopra's first throw in the final. (AP/PTI Photo)

Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, reacts as he stands on the podium for the medal ceremony for the men's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, poses during the medal ceremony for the men's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, center, stands with silver medalist Jakub Vadlejch, of Czech Republic, left, and bronze medalist Vitezslav Vesely, of Czech Republic, during the medal ceremony for the men's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)