Pakyong, 08 Aug : Athlete Neeraj Chopra is being hailed for winning India’s first gold medal in the track and field event. He achieved this feat in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. However, it seems like he also needs to be hailed for not just his sport but his fashion sense too.
The star athlete from Panipat district in Haryana created history after he clinched the gold in the javelin throw with an attempt of 87.58 metres, becoming only the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics and the first in athletics.
It’s pouring rewards for Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after he secured India’s second individual gold in Olympic history with a stellar performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games. The athlete from Haryana has been honoured by several state governments and private organisations for his achievement.
Such was his dominance that Chopra stood top amongst all the 12 participating members in all the six rounds as he bagged the gold with a monstrous 87.5m throw in his second event.
Notably, Chopra is stylish off the track as well and one look at his Instagram profile can tell, that the 23-year-old has a good taste in fashion and knows how to flaunt it too.
Neeraj’s zodiac sign is ‘Capricorn’ and he loves traveling and exploring new places. His favorite athlete is Jan Zelezny. (A retired Czech track and field athlete).
The young sports star enjoys a following of over a million on Instagram, with the number fast increasing especially after his golden win at the Tokyo Olympics.
Neeraj’s Instagram profile shows his love for dressing well and from western to Indian attires, he carries it off well with strong style quotient.
From sports track pants and T-shirt to more casual jeans-shirt look, Neeraj has set goals for all kinds of moods.
At such a small age, it seems like Neeraj hasn’t just worked hard on his sports performance, but also on his fitness, and his killer looks
N.eeraj has made India proud ever since he stepped into the sports arena. Other than the Olympics gold, the javelin thrower has bagged several golds which include Asian Athletic championships, Commonwealth Games, World Youth Championships, Asian Championships, South Asian Games, Asian Junior Championships, World U20 Championships, Asian Championships, World Championships and IAAF Diamond League.
Haryana chief minister ML Khattar said on Saturday that Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹6 crore. Khattar also announced that the 23-year-old will be made head of the upcoming Centre for Excellence in Athletics in Panchkula. “As per our sports policy, Neeraj Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹six crore, a Class-I job and a piece of plot of land at concessional rates, Khattar said.
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a special cash reward of ₹2 crore for Chopra. Singh said that it was a proud moment for India and all Punjabis, since the family of Chopra, traces its roots to Punjab.
Haryana chief minister ML Khattar said on Saturday that Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹6 crore. Khattar also announced that the 23-year-old will be made head of the upcoming Centre for Excellence in Athletics in Panchkula. “As per our sports policy, Neeraj Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹six crore, a Class-I job and a piece of plot of land at concessional rates, Khattar said.
Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi Telephonic Talk With Neeraj Chopra on the day he secured Gold for India
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a special cash reward of ₹2 crore for Chopra. Singh said that it was a proud moment for India and all Punjabis, since the family of Chopra, traces its roots to Punjab.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹one crore for Chopra. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings also announced a reward of ₹one crore for the athlete. “As a mark of appreciation and honour on his stellar achievement, CSK is awarding Rs. 1 Crore to Neeraj Chopra,” the CSK said in a statement.
Indian airliner IndiGo has announced that it will offer unlimited free travel for one year to Chopra. The offer is applicable from August 8, 2021 till August 7, 2022. In a statement, Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “Neeraj we were all overjoyed to hear about your remarkable achievement. You have made the country proud, and I know all IndiGo employees would be truly honoured to welcome you onboard one of our flights.”
Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra, has announced to give a brand new XUV 700 to Chopra when he returns to India.
Realty firm Elan group Chairman Rakesh Kapoor has announced a ₹25 lakh cash award for Chopra, reports news agency PTI.
The Manipur government has announced to award Chopra ₹one crore. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said, “On this historic day where India bagged an Olympic Gold medal in an athletic event after 100 years, the Manipur State Cabinet has decided to honour the Javelin throw Gold medalist @Neeraj_chopra1 by extending a reward of ₹1 Crore. Congratulations on this historic win, Neeraj.”
