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Neeraj Chopra gifts Tokyo Gold Medal Winning Javelin to Olympic Museum

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India Javelin legend Neeraj Chopra has gifted his iconic javelin used to earn the Tokyo Olympics gold medal to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Indian golden boy announced this news on his Twitter handle after the glorious win in the Diamond League Meet in Lausanne.

Neeraj Chopra recently ranked first at the Lausanne Diamond League Meet with a throw of 89+ meters. It was a significant achievement that Chopra achieved in his first throw. No other contestant came close to Neeraj. The Olympic medallist announced the news of gifting his javelin and tweeted about it.

 “It was an honour to visit and donate my Tokyo2022 javelin to the Olympic Museum yesterday. I hope its presence can inspire the younger generation to keep working hard towards their dreams. The occasion was even more special because I had @Abhinav_Bindra sir with me.”

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne is an iconic place with over 120 years of achievements resting. Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian to win a gold in individual Olympic gold in Beijing 2008. The Olympic Museum is managed by the International Olympic Committee’s Heritage team for the remembrance of the Olympic legacy.

“I can see Abhinav Bindra’s rifle at the museum, which gives me tremendous motivation. I hope my javelin has the same impact on future athletes, especially from India.” Neeraj Chopra was quoted by the PTI. Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra also shared his joy on Neeraj’s javelin making space amongst his and other valuable memories. He said, “I am delighted that his javelin will now join my rifle at the Olympic Museum, which has been a bit lonely in terms of Indian company so far.”

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