Several comments of praise followed Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian to take gold in athletics at the Olympics.&nbsp;

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted that, "The Javelin throw is arguably the most frequently used image for commemorative coins. We need to have one officially released depicting #NeerajChopra."

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The Javelin throw is arguably the most frequently used image for commemorative coins. We need to have one officially released depicting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeerajChopra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NeerajChopra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ianuragthakur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ianuragthakur</a> <a href="https://t.co/034m0ISTis">pic.twitter.com/034m0ISTis</a>
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In the post, he mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Neeraj Chopra, the Indian champion, has made Indian sporting history. His mammoth throw of 87.58 metres earned India an Olympic gold medal.&nbsp;

After Abhinav Bindra's Gold in shooting in 2008 Beijing, this is India's first-ever Athletics Gold Medal and just the country's second-ever individual Gold medal.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Several comments of praise followed Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian to take gold in athletics at the Olympics.

Several comments of praise followed Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian to take gold in athletics at the Olympics. Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted that, "The Javelin throw is arguably the most frequently used image for commemorative coins. We need to have one officially released depicting #NeerajChopra." The Javelin throw is arguably the most frequently used image for commemorative coins. We need to have one officially released depicting #NeerajChopra @narendramodi @ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/034m0ISTis — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 7, 2021 × In the post, he mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Neeraj Chopra, the Indian champion, has made Indian sporting history. His mammoth throw of 87.58 metres earned India an Olympic gold medal. After Abhinav Bindra's Gold in shooting in 2008 Beijing, this is India's first-ever Athletics Gold Medal and just the country's second-ever individual Gold medal. (With inputs from agencies)

A commemorative coin depicting Neeraj is needed: Anand Mahindra to PM on Olympic gold win 

Indian Army to Olympic gold: India Javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra's lesser known journey in pictures

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has scripted history in Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 23-year-old has become the second Indian, after Abhinav Bindra,&nbsp;to win an individual gold medal for India.

His monstrous throw in the second round proved too good for other javelin throwers. His biggest rival,&nbsp;Johannes Vetter, was out in the first round of the finals.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/photos/indian-army-to-tokyo-olympic-gold-india-javelin-thrower-neeraj-chopras-unknown-journey-in-pictures-403758">From Indian Army to Olympic gold: Unknown journey of Neeraj Chopra</a>

Neeraj Chopra finished on top with a throw that went 87.58m.&nbsp;

Czech Republic's Vadlejch (86.67m) and Vítězslav Veselý (85.44m) won silver and bronze respectively.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-neeraj-chopras-javelin-throw-that-won-india-its-first-ever-athletics-gold-watch-403719">Neeraj Chopra's throw that won India its first-ever athletics gold - WATCH</a>

With this medal, India goes past their previous best and have 7 medals in their tally with four bronze, two silver and one gold.&nbsp;

Twitteratis were overjoyed with the win. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and wrote: "History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. #Tokyo2020."

Neeraj Chopra's father also reacted after his win and said: "I am so happy that the country's dream has been fulfilled through the efforts of my son. After seeing the level of his training, we were sure of this medal."&nbsp;

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has scripted history in Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 23-year-old has become the second Indian, after Abhinav Bindra, to win an individual gold medal for India.

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has scripted history in Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 23-year-old has become the second Indian, after Abhinav Bindra, to win an individual gold medal for India. His monstrous throw in the second round proved too good for other javelin throwers. His biggest rival, Johannes Vetter, was out in the first round of the finals. ALSO READ: From Indian Army to Olympic gold: Unknown journey of Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra finished on top with a throw that went 87.58m. Czech Republic's Vadlejch (86.67m) and Vítězslav Veselý (85.44m) won silver and bronze respectively. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra's throw that won India its first-ever athletics gold - WATCH With this medal, India goes past their previous best and have 7 medals in their tally with four bronze, two silver and one gold. Twitteratis were overjoyed with the win. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and wrote: "History has been scripted at Tokyo! What @Neeraj_chopra1 has achieved today will be remembered forever. The young Neeraj has done exceptionally well. He played with remarkable passion and showed unparalleled grit. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold. #Tokyo2020." Neeraj Chopra's father also reacted after his win and said: "I am so happy that the country's dream has been fulfilled through the efforts of my son. After seeing the level of his training, we were sure of this medal."

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin, India's first-ever win in athletics