Neeraj Chopra says Tokyo Olympics gold medal is start of India’s ‘global success’

The Olympic medallists, who were felicitated at the event included Neeraj Chopra (Gold, Javelin Throw), Bajrang Punia (Bronze, Wrestling), the men’s hockey team represented by PR Sreejesh (Bronze) and Ravi Dahiya (Silver, Wrestling).

The JSW Group organised a felicitation ceremony at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary that had Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya and PR Sreejesh in attendance to recognise and reward India’s best-ever performance at an Olympic Games. The Saturday afternoon began with the felicitation of the eight athletes, who trained at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) for the Tokyo Games. The Olympians included Sreeshankar Murali (Long jumper), Sushila Devi (Judoka), Vikas Krishan Yadav (Boxer), Satish Kumar (Boxer), Ashish Kumar (Boxer), Annu Rani (Javelin thrower), Avinash Sable (3000m steeplechase) and Seema Bisla (wrestler). The Olympic medallists, who were felicitated at the event included Neeraj Chopra (Gold, Javelin Throw), Bajrang Punia (Bronze, Wrestling), the men’s hockey team represented by PR Sreejesh (Bronze) and Ravi Dahiya (Silver, Wrestling). Mirabai Chanu (Silver, Weightlifting), Lovlina Borgohain (Bronze, Boxing) and PV Sindhu (Bronze, Badminton) couldn’t make the event, but had their awards announced. Neeraj Chopra said his gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics is just the start of the global success that athletes will achieve in the future. “I am always very happy to be here at IIS because, for me, this feels like home. This is where I have spent time recovering from my injury not long ago and worked hard to reach the level that was needed for me to bring home the Olympic gold,” said Neeraj in a statement.