First Indian track and field Olympic Gold Medalist
Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete who made global history by winning the gold medal in the javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He became the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin and the first Indian ever to win a track and field gold at the Olympic Games. His monumental achievement united a billion people and transformed the landscape of Indian athletics forever.
When I step onto the runway, I do not think about the immense pressure or the medal. I only focus on executing the perfect technique and giving my absolute best for my country.
