Celebrities extend their wishes on social media after Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal in Olympics 2020

Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has created history by winning the gold medal in Olympics 2020 and he became the first track and field athlete from the nation to win a medal for the nation and when it is gold the happiness reaches to another level. The gold medal is also India’s first Olympic medal in track-and-field events. It took India’s medal count at Tokyo 2020 to seven – their best-ever haul at a single Olympics. India had won six medals at London 2012 but there were no gold medals.

The Indian javelin thrower then improved to 87.58m with his second throw to maintain his place at the top and went only 76.79m in his third attempt. However, he had done more than enough to get three additional attempts.

Celebrities including politicians, film stars extend their wishes on social media on Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal achievement. Let us check the same in the description below

Starting with Track and Field sensation athlete PT Usha wrote on her official Twitter account

“Realised my unfinished dream today after 37 years. Thank you my son @neeraj Chopra”. PT Usha tweeted.

Realised my unfinished dream today after 37 years. Thank you my son @Neeraj_chopra1 🇮🇳🥇#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/CeDBYK9kO9

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) August 7, 2021

Former Sports Minister and current Law Minister of India Kiren Rijiju lauded Neeraj Chopra for winning historic gold in athletics and fulfilling the dreams of Milkha Singh.

History has been made, Milkha Singh Ji's wish is fulfilled as India wins first ever Olympic medal in Athletics!

A golden moment 4 India as Neeraj Chopra won Olympic Gold medal for India at #Tokyo2020
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on this historic achievement! #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Uyz2JX06VE

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2021

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2021

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan priases Neeraj Chopra for winning gold medal at the big stage and asked him to continue his hardwork like this

Well done Neeraj, this is amazinggg. Congrats god bless n keep the hard work n dedication going @Neeraj_chopra1 #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/G69x9UiAi9

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 7, 2021

Athletics Federation of India wrote on his official Twitter handle that 125 year of wait of winning medal for India in athletics has been fulfilled today and added that they are speechless on his achievement.

THE KING BRINGS IT HOME 🇮🇳

125 years of wait ends here in AFI's 75th year. We are speechless champion #NeerajChopra#Tokyo2020 #Athletics pic.twitter.com/w0WFmYTch7

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 7, 2021

Another Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar congratulated ace Javelin thrower for his outstanding achievement and added that his victory has brought a smile on the faces of  1.3 billion Indians.

It’s a GOLD 🥇Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/EQToUJ6j6C

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2021

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu wrote on her official Twitter account and praised Chopra for creating history in one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

It’s a gold!!!!!!!
I am jumping with Joy!!!! This young man Neeraj Chopra has created history !!!!!!!

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 7, 2021