Neeraj Chopra created history for India by winning the men's javelin throw final event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on August 7, Saturday, This was India's first-ever medal in athletics at the Olympics since Norman Pritchard's silver medals in the 1900 Paris Games. Chopra also joined shooter Abhinav Bindra as the country's only individual gold medal winners at the Olympics.

See some of the reactions to his win, here:

'Such days don't come easy'

Woooww!

He’s a rocket ,it’s a Gold and there are a billion tears of joy.

Such days don’t come easy.

The first Indian ever to win a Olympic medal in Athletics and it is a #GoldMedal . #NeerajChopra you champion. We are so proud of you. Thank you for giving us so much joy. pic.twitter.com/2MHz2tht7F

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 7, 2021

'India shines brighter because of you'

Gautam Gambhir also congratulated the young star athlete!

'What a day'

'Milkha Ji's wish has been fulfilled'

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