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In Pics: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's special felicitation with family

A day, after all Tokyo Olympics medallists were felicitated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry, gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra got another special honour along with his entire family in New Delhi. Chopra became the first track and field athlete from India to claim gold at Olympics. Here are pictures from Neeraj Chopra and his family's felicitation

The golden throw

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The golden throw

"I knew I had done something special, actually I thought I had achieved my personal best. The throw had gone really well," Neeraj Chopra said, referring to the 88.07m he achieved earlier this year. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

After-effects of golden quest

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After-effects of golden quest

"The next day my body felt how special it was with all the pain but it was worth it," Neeraj Chopra quipped. "This medal is for the entire country." (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

Proud parents

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Proud parents

Neeraj Chopra made his parents and the entire nation proud becoming not just India's first Olympic gold-medallist in 13 years but also the first track and field athlete to achieve the feat. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

Tale of long hair locks

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Tale of long hair locks

Neeraj Chopra got his famously long mane chopped before the Tokyo Olympics and when asked about it in a lighter vein, the youngster said, "I like long hair but I was getting irritated by the heat, long hair causes lot of sweating. So I got a haircut." (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

Golden words by Golden boy of India

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Golden words by Golden boy of India

"I just want to say, no matter who the opposition is, give your best. That is all you need to do and this is what this gold medal stands for. Never fear the opposition," he said. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

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