Neeraj Chopra created history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first-ever Indian to win Olympic gold in track and field events at the ongoing game. Neeraj became the second-ever athlete from India after shooter Abhinav Bindra to win an individual Olympic gold. Undoubtedly, this moment is a proud one for the entire nation and the people have taken to social media to shower him with praises. Bollywood celebrities too expressed their admiration for the athlete and congratulated him for his historic win.
Actress Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram stories section to share a picture of Neeraj.
Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to write, “It’s a GOLD First place medalHeartiest Congratulations
@Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020”
It’s a GOLD Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/EQToUJ6j6C— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2021
Taapsee Pannu couldn’t control her joy at the news of Neeraj winning.
It’s a gold!!!!!!!I am jumping with Joy!!!! This young man Neeraj Chopra has created history !!!!!!!— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 7, 2021
South actress Rashmika Mandanna tweeted, “Oh my god! #Gold it is! Like woah! this is crazy awesome! Congratulations #NeerajChopra for your win! #JavelinThrow #TokyoOlympics2020 #proud”
Oh my god!✨ #Gold it is! Like woah! this is crazy awesome! Congratulations #NeerajChopra for your win!#JavelinThrow #TokyoOlympics2020 ✨ #proud ✨ pic.twitter.com/Anh98S4h9I— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) August 7, 2021
Actor Mahesh Babu wrote, “India’s first ever gold in athletics! Absolutely elated and proud!
@Neeraj_chopra1’s name is etched in history forever.. Bravo!! #Tokyo2020
India’s first ever gold in athletics! Absolutely elated and proud! @Neeraj_chopra1‘s name is etched in history forever.. Bravo!! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/mSqMi3Pm70— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) August 7, 2021
Congratulating the Champion, Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “Gold Gold Gold.
@Neeraj_chopra1 Congratulations Champion !!#Olympics #gold What a proud moment for every Indian across the world. Jai Hind !!!!!”
Gold Gold Gold. @Neeraj_chopra1 Congratulations Champion !!#Olympics #gold What a proud moment for every Indian across the world. Jai Hind !!!!! pic.twitter.com/JF9UmVTmDQ— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2021
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar congratulated the ‘pride of the country’.
नमस्कार. एक नया इतिहास रचानेवाले नीरज चोपड़ा पे सारे भारतवर्ष को गर्व है. मैं देश के गौरव नीरज का अभिनंदन करती हूँ. pic.twitter.com/33NFDUuKWn— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 7, 2021
Arjun Rampal too extended his congratulatory wishes.
Wooohooooo it’s a GOLD He did it!!!! #NeerajChopra you beauty. Congratulations this is just incredible. What an inspiration. A mega star. You created history. Brilliant #NeerajChopra #CheerForIndia— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) August 7, 2021
Ajay Devgn wrote, “You’ve made your parents & India proud”.
Congratulations Neeraj Chopra on your win at the Tokyo Olympics. More power to you! You’ve made your parents & India proud. Can’t tell you how happy I am. This is awesome #NeerajChopra #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/mx45Otodwo— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 7, 2021
Take a look at what some other celebrities have to say about Neeraj Chopra.
A dream of #Gold.A dream of 130 crore Indians.A dream fulfilled yet again!Kudos #NeerajChopra for winning #OlympicGold in athletics…A massive moment for the NationJAI HIND.— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 7, 2021
GOLD! @neerajchoprajav ⭐️so good in the first two attempts that the third attempt didn’t matter pic.twitter.com/APwCafcnxg— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) August 7, 2021
ये हुंकार, ये दहाड़, ये तिरंगा 130 करोड़ भारतीयों की जीत का प्रतीक है! भारत का असली हीरो।धन्यवाद @Neeraj_chopra1! आज आपकी जीत देखकर कर ये भारतीय सीना गर्व से चौड़ा हो गया और साथ में आख से ख़ुशी और आभार के दो आंसू भी टपके। जय हिन्द! ##Gold #OlympicGames ##CheerForIndia pic.twitter.com/0Jfa1ZT5w4— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 7, 2021
The man with a GOLDen arm!!Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 ♥️Superrrr proud and happy! pic.twitter.com/ya9rLTuAeS— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) August 7, 2021
Go for Gold!#NeerajChopra Yay yay yay for India’s first ever Gold in Olympics Track & Field and Javelin— raima sen (@raimasen) August 7, 2021
Saare Javeliners sey achchaNeeraj Chopra humara humara !! @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/pdXPNpJMLK— Gulshan Devaiah (@gulshandevaiah) August 7, 2021
Hearty congratulations to Neeraj Chopra. What a historic performance and what a historic win!! Making us all proud by bringing home the shiny, elusive gold. Keep up the good work #TokyoOlympics #TeamIndia #NeerajChopra @Neeraj_chopra1 #Javelin pic.twitter.com/xaxg067dgf— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) August 7, 2021
AND THAT’S HOW YOU MAKE HISTROY! The country’s FIRST #Gold! Thank you @Neeraj_chopra1 for inspiring us big time with all your hardwork! You deserve all the love Jai ho#NeerajChopra #IndiaAtOlympics #UnitedByEmotion pic.twitter.com/ybxEVKV6Zf— Shreyas Talpade (@shreyastalpade1) August 7, 2021
Heartiest Congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra1 for winning a Gold Medal in Javelin throw at the #TokyoOlympics. The first Indian to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Athletics. Every Indian is proud of your astounding victory !#Tokyo2020 #NeerajChopra #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/nz9lqj1Qtz— Mammootty (@mammukka) August 7, 2021
The silver medal went to Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic (best throw of 86.67m) while his countryman Vitezslav Vesely took home bronze (best throw of 85.44m).
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