Prime Minister Modi earlier in the day congratulated Chopra post his win in javelin throw and said “history has been scripted” at Tokyo.“History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. #Tokyo2020,” he tweeted.Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a special cash reward of Rs 2 crores for Chopra for bringing glory to the nation and scripting his name in history by winning India’s first Olympic Gold in athletics.“Neeraj Chopra, who is serving the @adgpi has brought glory to the nation & scripted his name in history by winning India’s first Olympic Gold in athletics. It’s our honour to announce a special cash reward of Rs. 2 Cr for him. A proud moment for all Indians & our Armed Forces. Flag of India,” he posted on the micro-blogging platform.Putting in a stunning performance to win India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics, Chopra registered a best attempt of 87.58 m to finish ahead of Czech Republic duo of Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely.It was India's first gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics and also the country's second individual gold medal in its Olympic history after Abhinav Bindra’s win in Beijing 2008.#WATCH | During a phone call, PM Narendra Modi congratulates javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who won #Gold medal at #TokyoOlympics today pic.twitter.com/rGwiTJmx4U
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2021