Neeraj Chopra: The Olympic gold medalist who beat injuries and hurdles to shine

 


As the world watched with bated breath, India’s Neeraj Chopra, flexed his arm before he swung it in a deep arc to launch his javelin, in what can only be termed a monster throw. As it landed at 87.58 m, the audience erupted in cheers. The 23-year-old had won India its first ever gold medal in track and field, a dream that Milkha Singh once dreamed for the country. As he ran around the stadium holding the Indian flag, the country of over 1 billion celebrated: it was the first gold in any sport since Abhinav Bindra’s success in 2008.  

Overwhelmed by his success, Chopra told Hindustan Times that he slept with his medal close to his pillow the night he won. But did you know that just a couple of years ago, this Olympic gold medalist had a career threatening injury? Chopra had to undergo a surgery in the elbow to remove bone fragments.   

Incidentally, Chopra was introduced to the sport by his uncle because he was overweight as a child. He said, “I remember all those days going for training. I would just tell myself whatever is happening is fine. My job is to train and I will keep doing that. Now I feel that yes, it was a tough time for me but back then it didn’t feel so tough.” Read More

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