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In Pics: Full list of rewards announced for Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra

It's pouring rewards for Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India’s only second individual gold medal in the history of Olympic Games with a stellar performance at the recently concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished first in the men’s javelin throw event.

‘Golden Boy’ Chopra fulfilled the dreams of Indians by winning a gold medal in track and field after 100 years. His 87.58m javelin throw became the talk of the town with which he sealed a gold medal in the men's javelin throw final in Tokyo.

Notably, Neeraj rose through the ranks to reach the pinnacle as he had won a gold medal in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was the current national record holder with an 88.07m throw. He had also won the gold medal in Junior World Championship and set U 20 World Record with an 86.48m throw.

Meanwhile, the athlete from Haryana has been honoured by several sports bodies, state governments, and private organisations for his historic achievement in Tokyo. Here’s the list of rewards announced for Neeraj so far:

Updated:Aug 21, 2021, 03:17 PM IST

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Rs 2 crore by Punjab Government: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a special cash reward of Rs 2 crore for Neeraj’s award-winning 87.58m javelin throw in Tokyo. The Chief Minister said that it was a proud moment for India and all Punjabis, since the family of Neeraj Chopra, a serving soldier of Indian Army, traces its roots to Punjab.

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Free stay: Indian multinational hospitality chain, OYO rooms, has announced free stay for Neeraj.

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Rs 1 crore by Manipur Government: The Manipur government has announced to award Chopra ₹1 crore. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said in a tweet, "On this historic day where India bagged an Olympic Gold medal in an athletic event after 100 years, the Manipur State Cabinet has decided to honour the Javelin throw Gold medalist @Neeraj_chopra1 by extending a reward of ₹1 Crore. Congratulations on this historic win, Neeraj."

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Rs 1 crore by JSW group: Indian multinational conglomerate company JSW announced Rs 1 crore cash reward for Neeraj.

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Rs 75 lakhs by IOA: A day before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced cash awards to the medal winners, and as per that Neeraj will get Rs 75 lakhs, which is the prize money for gold medallists.

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Free flight tickets: Indian airlines IndiGo has announced that it will offer unlimited free travel for one year to Chopra. The offer is applicable from August 8, 2021, till August 7, 2022.

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Rs 6 crore by Haryana Government: Haryana chief minister ML Khattar said that Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹6 crore. Khattar also announced that the 23-year-old will be made head of the upcoming Centre for Excellence in Athletics in Panchkula. "As per our sports policy, Neeraj Chopra will get a cash reward of ₹six crore, a Class-I job, and a piece of plot of land at concessional rates, Khattar said.

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Rs 25 lakhs by Realty firm: Realty firm Elan Group's chairman Rakesh Kapoor has announced a ₹25 lakh cash award for Chopra, reported news agency PTI.

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Free SUV: Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra, announced to give a brand new XUV 700 to Chopra.

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Rs 2 crore by BYJU’S: Edtech major BYJU’S announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for Chopra following his historic feat in Tokyo.

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Rs 1 crore each by BCCI and CSK: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced a cash reward of ₹1 crore for Chopra, while the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings also declared a reward of Rs one crore for the javelin thrower.