During his speech on the 75th Independence Day of India, the leader didn't forget to acknowledge the achievement of the players.
While Germany boasts of the greatest javelin thrower of its own in the current era in Johannes Vetter, the coaches who fine-tuned Neeraj's skill and helped him clinch the historic gold are getting recognition.
India won a record-breaking 7 medals in Tokyo, which included 1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze.
PM Modi talked to Neeraj Chopra soon after he won the gold medal and hailed him for his heroics.
The 42-year-old, who was keenly following Olympics, claimed that the successful 2021 campaign in Tokyo (where India won 7 medals) could be the start of a new era in Indian sports.
With the Tokyo Olympics entering Day 15, there were a plethora of competitions reaching into its final stage.
India's Prime Minister was quick to hail Neeraj Chopra for his heroics on Saturday. He hailed the 23-year-old for his grit and passion that the athlete demonstrated in Tokyo.
The 23-year-old might have secured India's 6th medal at the ongoing Summer Games.
While the final whistle caused the eruption of joy among the Indian players and fans, broadcasters found themselves in hot waters as a graphic blunder declared Germany as the winners of the bronze medal match.
Gurjit Kaur was the hero of the nation as she scored her maiden Olympic goal in the 22nd minute.
During his speech on the 75th Independence Day of India, the leader didn't forget to acknowledge the achievement of the players.
While Germany boasts of the greatest javelin thrower of its own in the current era in Johannes Vetter, the coaches who fine-tuned Neeraj's skill and helped him clinch the historic gold are getting recognition.
India won a record-breaking 7 medals in Tokyo, which included 1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze.
PM Modi talked to Neeraj Chopra soon after he won the gold medal and hailed him for his heroics.
The 42-year-old, who was keenly following Olympics, claimed that the successful 2021 campaign in Tokyo (where India won 7 medals) could be the start of a new era in Indian sports.
With the Tokyo Olympics entering Day 15, there were a plethora of competitions reaching into its final stage.
India's Prime Minister was quick to hail Neeraj Chopra for his heroics on Saturday. He hailed the 23-year-old for his grit and passion that the athlete demonstrated in Tokyo.
The 23-year-old might have secured India's 6th medal at the ongoing Summer Games.
While the final whistle caused the eruption of joy among the Indian players and fans, broadcasters found themselves in hot waters as a graphic blunder declared Germany as the winners of the bronze medal match.
Gurjit Kaur was the hero of the nation as she scored her maiden Olympic goal in the 22nd minute.