INDIA: FREE TRAVEL, EXPENSIVE CAR
AND PRIZES FOR NEERAJ CHOPRA
Companies and governments have showered prizes on Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who set a record by winning a gold medal in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics.
In India, more than 2 million worth of prizes have been announced for national heroes by companies and various state governments and institutions.
The gold medal won by Neeraj Chopra for India is the first medal of any Indian athlete in athletic competitions.
The farmer's 23-year-old son, Neeraj Chopra, who underwent a dangerous elbow surgery two years ago, threw the best throw of 87.58 against Julian's throw.
The Tokyo Olympics was India's most successful Olympics to date, with India winning one gold medal, two bronze and four bronze medals.
Neeraj Chopra's victory has been showered with rewards. The government of his home state of Haryana has announced an 800,000 bonus for Chopra.
Chopra says he hopes to win a gold medal will be a turning point for the country's athletes.
"In athletics, we've been close to winning medals five times in the last few years, so it's very important to win this medal."
"Now that I have won this medal, I think we can do anything."
Neeraj Chopra, a Subedar in the Indian Army has become an overnight hero after winning an Olympic medal. People from all walks of life, from politicians to Bollywood stars, are singing the praises of Neeraj Chopra, who was born in Panipat.
Neeraj Chopra, a Subedar in the Indian Army has become an overnight hero after winning an Olympic medal.
What are the rewards for Neeraj Chopra? The Haryana government has announced Rs 60 million in cash and a first-class government job for Neeraj (despite Neeraj already holding an army post).
The Punjab government has announced a reward of Rs 20 million.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced cash prizes for the medal winners, including Rs 10 million for Neeraj Chopra.
The Manipur cabinet has also announced Rs 10 million for the athlete.
Chennai Super Kings, the franchise of the Indian Premier League, has announced a prize of Rs 10 million and a special shirt with 8754 inscriptions on it.
Businessman Anand Mahindra has announced to give SUV XUV 700 to Neeraj.
Indian airline IndiGo has announced unlimited free travel for one year.
Indian online education application BYJUs has announced a prize of Rs 20 million for Neeraj Chopra.
ANNOUNCING RS. 1 MILLION AND SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR AKASTANI ATHLETE ARSHAD NADEEM
A prize of Rs 1 million has been announced for Arshad Nadeem, a Pakistani athlete who reached the finals of the Tokyo Olympics Julian Competition.
According to details, the President of Punjab Olympic Association Muhammad Amir Jan announced a prize of Rs.
Arshad Nadeem, a Pakistani Olympian from Mian Channu, Najib, did not win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, but is receiving rave reviews from the public for finishing fifth in the javelin finals.
Punjab Olympic Association President Muhammad Amir Jan in his statement said that Arshad Nadeem has emerged as a ray of hope for the young athletes.
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