In Pics: Full list of rewards announced for Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra
It's pouring rewards for Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India’s only second individual gold medal in the history of Olympic Games with a stellar performance at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished first in the men’s javelin throw event.
It's pouring rewards for Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India’s only second individual gold medal in the history of Olympic Games with a stellar performance at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished first in the men’s javelin throw event.
‘Golden Boy’ Chopra fulfilled the dreams of Indians by winning a gold medal in track and field after 100 years. His 87.58m javelin throw became the talk of the town with which he sealed a gold medal in the men's javelin throw final in Tokyo.
Notably, Neeraj rose through the ranks to reach the pinnacle as he had won a gold medal in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was the current national record holder with an 88.07m throw. He had also won the gold medal in Junior World Championship and set U 20 World Record with an 86.48m throw.
Meanwhile, the athlete from Haryana has been honoured by several sports bodies, state governments, and private organisations for his historic achievement in Tokyo. Here’s the list of rewards announced for Neeraj so far:
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Rs 2 crore by Punjab Government: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a special cash reward of Rs 2 crore for Neeraj’s award-winning 87.58m javelin throw in Tokyo. The Chief Minister said that it was a proud moment for India and all Punjabis, since the family of Neeraj Chopra, a serving soldier of Indian Army, traces its roots to Punjab.
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Rs 1 crore by Manipur Government: The Manipur government has announced to award Chopra ₹1 crore. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said in a tweet, "On this historic day where India bagged an Olympic Gold medal in an athletic event after 100 years, the Manipur State Cabinet has decided to honour the Javelin throw Gold medalist @Neeraj_chopra1 by extending a reward of ₹1 Crore. Congratulations on this historic win, Neeraj."
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Neeraj Chopra rewards
Rs 6 crore by Haryana Government: Haryana chief minister ML Khattar said that Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹6 crore. Khattar also announced that the 23-year-old will be made head of the upcoming Centre for Excellence in Athletics in Panchkula. "As per our sports policy, Neeraj Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹six crore, a Class-I job, and a piece of plot of land at concessional rates, Khattar said.