Journalism of Courage
Neeraj Chopra ends India’s gold drought in Olympics
Apart from Neeraj Chopra, India's only previous medals in Olympic track and field were two silver medals won by Norman Pritchard in the 200-meters and the 200-meter hurdles at the Paris Games in 1900
August 7, 2021 19:16 IST
1 / 9Neeraj Chopra of India in action in Tokyo Olympics javelin throw final. (Reuters Photo)
2 / 9Neeraj Chopra during his run-up during the Tokyo Olympics javelin throw final. (Reuters Photo)
3 / 9Neeraj Chopra became India's second athlete to win a gold medal in individual event. (Reuters Photo)
4 / 9Neeraj Chopra also topped the qualifiers round leading up to the final (Reuters Photo)
5 / 9Neeraj 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)
6 / 9Other athletes could not beat Neeraj Chopra's first throw in the final. (AP/PTI Photo)
7 / 9Gold 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)
8 / 9Gold 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)
9 / 9Gold 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)
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