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In Pics: See Neeraj Chopra`s grand welcome at home in Samalkha
Neeraj Chopra, who became India's first track-and-field gold medallist at Tokyo Olympics, finally returned home to his village of Samalkha near Panipat in Haryana on Tuesday (August 17). A grand welcome has been planning for India's javelin star where a feast for over 30,000 people is being prepared. “It feels good to receive so much love. I hope that this support & love for Javelin continue; will keep working hard. This medal will inspire many more kids who want to pursue the sport", said Neeraj Chopra, after reaching his hometown Samalkha. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Neeraj Chopra's grand reception at Samalkha.
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Neeraj Chopra attended a special reception hosted by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra attended a reception hosted by PM Narendra Modi, a day before heading to his home in Samalkha near Panipat, Haryana. (Photo: ANI)
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Neeraj Chopra will keep his gold medal in mandir
"He will be receiving a grand welcome, I have prepared 'churma' for him. We will keep his gold medal in 'mandir' (temple)," says Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi. (Photo: ANI)
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Jalebis give sweet touch to Neeraj Chopras welcome
There is plenty of jalebi in offer as well as Samalkha gets ready to welcome Tokyo Olympics hero Neeraj Chopra to his home. (Photo: PTI)
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Neeraj Chopras favourite Churma prepared in great quantity
Neeraj Chopra's favourite dish -- Churma -- is being prepared in great quantities for his reception party in Samalkha in Panipat. (Photo: ANI)
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Feast for 30,000 people in Samalkha
A feast for over 30,000 people is being prepared in Samalkha in Panipat to welcome Neeraj Chopra. (Photo: ANI)