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Heading into the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra was, at best, a dark horse in the men’s javelin competition which featured a strong field consisting of overwhelming favourite Johannes Vetter, reigning world champion Anderson Peters, London 2012 gold medallist Keshorn Walcott, among others. Come the main event, though, the Indian stepped up in a major way. Neeraj Chopra topped the qualifying round with an 86.65 m throw, finishing above Vetter’s 85.64 m. The challenge from Vetter to Neeraj Chopra in the final never materialised; The German struggled and failed to make it into the final eight, as Chopra led the field from start to finish. While his first throw measuring 87.03 m put him on the perch, Neeraj Chopra consolidated his spot with an 87.58 m second attempt - a throw that eventually proved enough to win him the historic gold medal. “My goal was always the Tokyo Olympics. I put in the hard work and trusted the process since every single effort counts when it comes to success at the highest level,” Neeraj Chopra said after his win. The win was the culmination of a remarkable, yet short, journey which began with a 13-year-old obese kid taking up sports to lose weight and gain confidence. Neeraj Chopra soon took to javelin throw after watching the sport at the Shivaji Stadium in Panipat. With the ability to throw over 40 m with no training, his talent for the discipline was obvious. Indian javelin thrower Jaiveer Choudhary recognised his potential and took Neeraj Chopra under his wings. With proper coaching, there was no turning back for the Haryana lad. Neeraj Chopra dominated the national scene at the youth level and won multiple international accolades. He shot to fame after winning the gold medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. His winning throw of 86.48 m at Poland still stands as the under-20 javelin throw record and made him the first Indian track and field athlete to become a world champion at any level and hold a world record. With the qualifying cut off for Rio 2016 men’s javelin throw set at 83.00 m, the attempt would also have qualified Neeraj Chopra for his maiden Olympics but unfortunately, it came a week after the qualification window had shut. Before that, injuries had hampered Neeraj Chopra’s Rio qualification campaign.

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Neeraj Chopra’s Journey to Olympic Glory

Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics was the culmination of relentless hard work and natural talent. Initially a dark horse in a highly competitive field, Neeraj dominated the event from the start, securing the top spot with a throw of 87.58 meters. His inspiring journey began at age 13, when he took up sports to build confidence and improve his fitness. Recognizing his innate ability, coach Jaiveer Choudhary mentored the young athlete, helping him dominate the national scene. Neeraj later gained international fame by winning the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships, setting a record that remains unbroken. Despite overcoming injuries and previous qualification setbacks, Neeraj’s commitment to his training ultimately led him to become India’s first-ever track-and-field Olympic champion. His story serves as a powerful testament to the impact of perseverance, focused coaching, and an unwavering belief in one’s goals.