New Delhi: The Indian Premier League Champion three times Chennai Super King on Sunday was respected by the Olympic gold medal Neeraj Chopra by presenting Hospital One Crore in recognition of historic achievements in his historic match in Tokyo.
RS One Crore Inspection on behalf of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited was presented to the Javelin Thrower Olympic champion here.
CSK also presented a special jersey with number 8758 (highlighting the efforts of the gold medal winner 87.58m) as a sign of respect for Chopra, which joined Abhinav Bindra only as a second individual Indian gold medalist at the Olympics, said press release.
“The whole nation is proud of the Neeraj for its extraordinary achievement.
By becoming the first Indian who won medals (gold) on the path and field, he has set a benchmark,” CSK CEO KS Viswanathan said.
Read Alsoneeraj Chopra Receiving Mahindra XUV 700Tokyo Olympic Gold Medal Neeraj Chopra has received a customized Mahindra XUV.
700 with 87.58 (his Olympic throw) printed on it.
“He is an inspiration for the next generation.
87.58 is a number that will forever be engraved in Indian sports history and is an honor for us to present this special jersey to NEERAJ.
We hope he brings more glory to the nation.” After receiving a special award and jersey , 23-year-old Chopra said that the last two months had become an opportunity for him to experience new things and also thank CSK management for support.
“Thank you very much for your support and for gifts.
It feels good.
I never thought that I would get so much love after winning gold.
It’s really unexpected and it feels good.
Hope I will work hard and get good results, “He said.
With a throw of 87.58 million on August 7 in Tokyo, Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in Athletics at the Olympics.