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India has broken out into celebrations after Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a historic Olympic gold medal in athletics (javelin throw) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion, 23, registered a best throw of 87.58m on Saturday.
The Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch won silver with 86.67m, while compatriot Vitezslav Vesely took bronze (85.44m).
"It feels unbelievable," said Chopra. "It's a proud moment for me and my country."
He 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.
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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.
The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion, 23, registered a best throw of 87.58m on Saturday.
The Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch won silver with 86.67m, while compatriot Vitezslav Vesely took bronze (85.44m).
"It feels unbelievable," said Chopra. "It's a proud moment for me and my country."
He 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.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.View original tweet on Twitter
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.
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