Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning India's first gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Saturday, Chopra won the gold in the men's javelin throw competition at the Olympic Stadium with a distance of 87.58m.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 23-year-old Chopra began his quest for a medal with a massive throw of 87.03m on the first attempt. He bettered it with the second throw of 87.58m, enough to get him the coveted medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in an individual event at the Olympics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We got to know about Neeraj Chopra winning gold during the lunch break when we were inside, so yeah congratulations to him," said Bumrah at a press conference at the end of the fourth day of the first Test between India and England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Just participating in the Olympics is a big achievement and representing your country, to win a gold medal in track and field, it is India's first in athletics, a proud achievement and we are very happy for him," observed Bumrah.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bumrah picked his sixth five-wicket haul in Test cricket when England was all out for 303.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 209, India was 52\/1 at the end of the fourth day. They require 157 runs on the final day of the Test to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another Indian cricketer KL Rahul tweeted at Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win, saying:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nTo a champion athlete, the nation salutes you @Neeraj_chopra1<\/a>
\r\nCongratulations on your incredible feat of winning the gold in Tokyo A proud moment for our country. pic.twitter.com\/T4ZAqBrIS6<\/a><\/p>\r\n— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 8, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n