Army chief General MM Naravane met and greeted Subedar Neeraj Chopra on the nationwide capital on Tuesday, a day after the javelin star arrived from Tokyo. Chopra grew to become the first-ever Indian to win a monitor and subject gold on the Olympic Games when received the Men’s Javelin occasion at Tokyo 2020.
Army Chief MM Naravane complimented Neeraj Chopra for his historic gold-medal profitable efficiency. He additionally met with the relations of Neeraj, who had travelled to Delhi from Panipat to obtain their son.”General MM Naravane #COAS interacted with Subedar Neeraj Chopra and complimented him for his unparalleled achievement in winning the Gold Medal in #Javelin at the #OlympicGames, #Tokyo2020,” ADGPI Indian Army stated in a tweet.”General MM Naravane #COAS also congratulated the family members of Subedar Neeraj Chopra on his stupendous performance,” it added.Photos of Neeraj Chopra and his relations assembly General MM Naravane had been shared on social media.Neeraj Chopra is a Subedar within the Army. He had enrolled in 4 Rajputana Rifles as a direct entry Naib Subedar in 2016. He was chosen for coaching on the Mission Olympics Wing and Army Sports Institute in Pune. Notably, Rajputana Rifles troopers had been seen celebrating Neeraj’s gold-medal profitable throw on August 7.General MM Naravane #COAS additionally congratulated the relations of Subedar Neeraj Chopra on his stupendous efficiency. (2/2)#IndianArmy#StrongAndCapable pic.twitter.com/7ciroyUlg1— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 10, 2021
Cash reward for Olympians of Rajputana Rifles Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, Colonel of Rajputana Rifles felicitated Neeraj Chopra together with wrestler Deepak Punia who had completed fourth on the Tokyo Olympics. They got a money reward of Rs 6 lakh and Rs 4 lakh, respectively.”Olympians of Rajputana Rifles / Indian Army, Sub Neeraj Chopra 4 RAJ RIF (Gold Medal) & Sub Deepak Punia 19 RAJ RIF (Semi Finalist) were felicitated by Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Colonel of Rajputana Rifles. They were presented a cheque of Rs 6 Lacs & 4.55 Lacs respectively,” Lt General Dhillon stated in a social media submit.Olympians of Rajputana Rifles / Indian Army, Sub Neeraj Chopra 4 RAJ RIF (Gold Medal) & Sub Deepak Punia 19 RAJ RIF (Semi Finalist) had been felicitated by Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Colonel of Rajputana RiflesThey had been introduced a cheque of Rs 6 Lacs & 4.55 Lacs respectivelyJai Hind pic.twitter.com/AXBpC7TNE3— KJS DHILLON (@Tiny_Dhillon) August 10, 2021
Neeraj, who rose to the highlight when he broke the world junior file, has been certainly one of India’s most constant performers on the greatest sporting phases. After finishing the Commonwealth Games double and Asian Games double in 2018, Neeraj overcame damage setbacks and Covid-19 pandemic constraints to attain his dream of profitable the Olympic gold.Unlike what we now have seen previously, Neeraj didn’t appear to really feel the stress of an Olympic ultimate. His swag was intact. In the qualification spherical, Neeraj despatched a warning discover to the remainder of the sector. He got here, he threw 86.64m and packed his baggage and left.In the ultimate, Neeraj surprised the sector with a 87.03m throw in his first try. The charged up India ran down the monitor for his second try, bettering his mark with 87.58m and raised his arms in delight, realizing he had achieved one thing particular.In the tip, it turned out to be the profitable throw as Neeraj celebrated with the flag draped round his shoulders on the Olympic Stadium.