Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition. In the final played on Saturday, Neeraj won the gold with the best throw of 87.58 meters. With the victory of Neeraj, there is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the whole country. Everyone from President Ram Nath Kovind to Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated him for his victory. The Prime Minister himself had spoken to him over the phone. Apart from the President and the Prime Minister, Amit Shah, Army Chief, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi have also congratulated him.
After this historic straight of Neeraj, he was showered with prizes. Soon after the victory, Neeraj was showered with prizes. Along with Haryana Government, Railways, BCCI and Indian Olympic Association have also announced cash reward to him. Haryana government has announced to give 6 crore cash and class one job to Neeraj. Announcing that Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that he would set up a Center of Excellence for athletes in Panchkula. Apart from this, Neeraj will also be given a plot by the Haryana government with 50 percent discount.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has also announced a grant of Rs 1 crore to Neeraj. Apart from this, Rs 50 lakh has been announced to silver medalists Mirabai Chanu and Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Rs 25 lakh to bronze medalists PV Sandhu, Lovlina and Bajrang Punia. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has also announced to give 2 crore cash to Neeraj. 1 crore will also be given to Neeraj by the Manipur government. Apart from Neeraj, Bajrang Punia has also been showered with prizes. Apart from 2.5 crore cash, a government job and land with 50 percent discount was announced by the Haryana government to Bajran.
Cash award will be given by Railways to all the medal winners and their coaches in the Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association has already announced the price money for all the medal winners. Under which a reward of 75 lakhs has been announced for the players who won the gold medal, 50 lakh to the players who won the silver medal and 25 lakh to the players who won the bronze medal.