Saturday, August 7, 2021 has got itched in India’s sports history.
A nation, which is known to religiously follow cricket, as much as its compared to religion, was waiting with baited breath to watch every single minute of a sports, that’s largely unheard of in most parts of the country.
Catching the limelight was Neeraj Chopa from Delhi, who was leading with his performance in the javelin throw events’ final.
After the first elimination round, Neeraj Chopra was leading the board with an effort of 87.03 on his first attempt, 87.58 on his second and 76.79 on his third as Germany’s Johannes Vetter gets a distance of 82.52 and fouled on his second and third and did not make it to the final eight.
With this humongous victory, Neeraj has become the first-ever athlete representing India in 100 years to win an Olympic medal in track and field. Earlier, Neeraj made a stunning throw of 86.59m to make the final from his group in his very first attempt
Neeraj Chopra will be taking the flag for India at the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony.
