History has been scripted: PM Modi, others congratulate Neeraj Chopra for Olympics gold

As Neeraj Chopra ended India's 121-year wait for an athletics medal with his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others kept coming his way.

After Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to grab an individual Olympic gold by winning the men's javelin throw final at Tokyo 2020 on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the 23-year-old for scripting "history". 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 https://t.co/2NcGgJvfMS Well done @BajrangPunia for winning the Bronze Medal in wrestling at the #Olympics and making the country proud with your achievement.His amazing performance in Tokyo demonstrates the skills and perseverance he is blessed with.! NEERAJ CHOPRAIndia’s Golden Boy !India’s Olympic History has been scripted!Your superbly soaring throwdeserves a Billion Cheers !Your name will be etched in the history books with golden letters.#Tokyo2020 @Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/Xe6OYlCedq PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "History has been scripted at Tokyo! What Neeraj Chopra 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."