India's gold-winning hero at the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, was seen giving tips to men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at an event in Jalandhar on Tuesday. In a video shared by ANI, Neeraj can be seen giving Manpreet some advice before he has a go with the javelin. Amitabh Kant is the next to try, and he too gets some tips from the Olympic champion before his throw. Neeraj Chopra himself then lands his attempt, to cheers from the audience.
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Neeraj Chopra also joined some men's hockey team players, including Manpreet Singh, for a friendly game.
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Speaking to reporters at the event, Neeraj Chopra praised the performance of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Paralympics.
India has already recorded its largest medal haul at the Paralympics, with 10 in the ongoing Games so far.
"Paralympians are doing a great job. They are playing well and creating world records. They need a lot of support and motivation from the countrymen," Neeraj said.
Having called an end to his 2021 season, the 23-year-old also revealed some future plans.
"I am training for next year's Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and World Championships," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Neeraj Chopra made history in Tokyo as he became the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics.
He registered a mammoth attempt of 87.58m in the men's javelin throw final to secure the medal.
He also became just the second individual gold medallist from India after Abhinav Bindra.
The men's hockey team also produced a brilliant run in Tokyo, winning bronze and ending a 21-year medal drought in the sport at the Olympics.
Led by Manpreet Singh, the Indian side reached the semifinals, only to be defeated by eventual gold medallists Belgium.
However, they beat Germany 5-4 to clinch the bronze medal.
India registered its best ever medal haul at the Olympics in Tokyo, with a total of seven medals.
(With inputs from ANI)