Neeraj Chopra wins historic Olympic gold in athletics
India’s total medal tally-7 (1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze)
TOKYO /NEW YORK (TIP): “It feels unbelievable,” said Chopra. “It’s a proud moment for me and my country.” Neeraj Chopra is only the second Indian to win an individual gold after Abhinav Bindra in the 10m air rifle event at Beijing 2008. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chopra on Twitter, saying that history had been created. Chopra’s gold was India’s seventh medal – one gold, two silver and four bronze – in Tokyo, their best ever Olympic haul having passed the six they won at London 2012.