Chennai Super Kings reward Neeraj Chopra with Rs 1 crore, present special jersey with 8758 number
IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings presented a special jersey with 8758 number, representing the gold-medal winning throw that Neeraj Chopra managed at the Tokyo Olympics in August.
In Short
- Neeraj Chopra won India a men's javelin gold at Tokyo Olympics
- CSK presented Neeraj with a special jersey with the number 8758 on i
- Neeraj's throw of 87.58m helped him win the historic Gold in Tokyo
Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings on Sunday honoured India's celebrated Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra. CSK, as announced earlier, rewarded the Olympic gold medalist with Rs 1 crore. The 4-time IPL champions also presented Neeraj with a special jersey with the number 8758 on it, representing the throw of 87.58m that won the youngster the men's javelin gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra received the special jersey from CEO Kasi Viswanathan in New Delhi on Sunday. Neeraj posed with the jersey as CSK took to social media to share the photo.
The one with the Golden boy @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Super happy to hand our to the arms that made us proud!
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Neeraj Chopra has become Indian sports' poster boy after winning the historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old had become the first-ever individual gold medalist in track and field and only the 2nd after Abhinav Bindra in 2008 to win an Olympic individual gold medal at the Games.
Speaking after receiving the cash reward and the special jersey, Neeraj Chopra said he never imagined he would get all the love that he has been receiving over the last 2 months. From acing ad films to being honoured by several members of the Indian sporting fraternity, Neeraj has become the toast of the nation.
“Thank you so much for your support and for the prize. It feels good. The last two months have been hectic and an opportunity to experience new things. I never thought that I'll get so much love after winning gold. It was completely unexpected and it feels good. Hopefully, I'll work hard and get good results,” Neeraj said.
CSK CEO Viswanathan said it's an honor for the team to present the special jersey to Neeraj.
“The entire nation is proud of Neeraj for his stupendous achievement. By becoming the first Indian to win a medal (gold) in the track and field, he has set a benchmark and is an inspiration for the next generation. 87.58 is a number that will forever be etched in Indian sporting history and it’s an honour for us to present this special jersey to Neeraj. We wish he brings more glory to the nation,” Viswanathan said.
Notably, Neeraj Chopra was presented with a customized SUV by Anand Mahindra on Sunday.