CSK additionally offered a particular jersey with the quantity 8758 to Neeraj Chopra.© Twitter
Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) have rewarded Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra with Rs 1 crore for his stellar achievement – successful gold within the javelin throw on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – in New Delhi on Sunday. Chennai Tremendous Kings additionally offered a particular jersey with the quantity 8758 (highlighting his medal-winning effort of 87.58m) as a mark of respect to Neeraj, who joined Abhinav Bindra as solely the second particular person gold medallist within the Olympics.
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“Your entire nation is pleased with Neeraj for his stupendous achievement. By changing into the primary Indian to win a medal (gold) within the monitor and area, he has set a benchmark and is an inspiration for the subsequent era. 87.58 is a quantity that can without end be etched in Indian sporting historical past and it is an honour for us to current this particular jersey to Neeraj. We want he brings extra glory to the nation,” stated CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan in an official assertion.
The 23-year-old athlete, after receiving the award and particular jersey, talked about that the previous two months have been a possibility for him to expertise new issues and in addition thanked the Tremendous Kings administration for the assist.
“Thanks a lot in your assist and for the prize. It feels good. The final two months have been hectic and a possibility to expertise new issues. I by no means thought that I am going to get a lot love after successful gold. It was utterly surprising and it feels good. Hopefully, I am going to work arduous and get good outcomes,” Chopra stated.
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