Tokyo Olympic 2020: Neeraj Chopra Has Won A Gold Medal In Javelin Thrower.
Key Sentence:
- So far, no Indian has won a medal in these events.
- Track and field events, i.e., athletics, are the main attraction of any Olympic Games, but so far, no Indian has been able to win a medal in these events.
Playing for British India, Norman Pritchard won two awards in athletics at the 1900 Olympics, but he was English, not Indian. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra could end India's 121-year wait on Saturday.
Thrown above 86 meters in qualifying
Right now, Neeraj is in great form. He threw 86.65 meters in the javelin throw (javelin throw) qualifying event at the Tokyo Olympics. He finished first in Group A, and Group B. Neeraj's personal best is 88.06 meters. With this throw, he won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. If they repeat this performance in the final, their chances of winning an award will increase significantly.
Trained by a German coach
Since German biomechanics expert Klaus Bartonitz has trained Neeraj Chopra to improve his throwing skills, his performance has been consistent.
Has won gold in 5 major events
Neeraj, serving in the Indian Army, has won gold medals in 5 mega sports events so far in his career. He has won gold awards in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships, South Asian Games, and World Junior Championships.
Came to lose weight in athletics
Neeraj Chopra is a resident of the Panipat district in Haryana. He joined athletics to lose weight. He soon began to perform well in age-group competitions and won other tournaments as well. He joined the Indian Army in 2016.
Source from Divyabhashkar