Even in 2021, Covid has created fear among the people. Protests have also started several times ahead of the successful conduct of the Tokyo Olympics. People did not want this Mahakumbh of the Games to be held in Tokyo. However, the International Olympic Federation has successfully organized it by taking a risk between coronas. The last event in India was on August 7, a day before the last day of the Olympics.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra remained in the fray. Indian fans had high expectations from him and Neeraj did not allow anyone to disappoint. He also won india's gold medal by throwing a spear for 87.58 m in the final. With this victory, India has created a new history in the world of sports. This was India's first Olympic medal in track and field. With this, India's first gold medal since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2008 we won gold (Abhinav Bindra) in shooting.
After the olympics, World Athletics has released a list of 10 spectacular moments in which she also ranked neeraj chopra's gold medal winning moment in Javelin. When Neeraj reached the podium and played the national anthem, the chest of all Indians widened with pride. The national anthem at the Olympics is played only for the first-ranked athlete. Indian fans also became emotional when they heard this.
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