Tokyo Olympics: Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra showered with rewards and gifts across the country
Haryana government has announced to give Rs 6 crore, class-1 job, and plot at concessional rates to Neeraj Chopra.
Indians are showering all their love and support to Subedar Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first Olympic gold medal. Many state governments and companies have already announced rewards for the 23-year-old athlete who achieved a remarkable feat by throwing Javelin at a distance of 87.58 meters.
Haryana Government
The Haryana government has decided to give a reward of Rs 6 crore to Chopra. Along with this, he will also be presented with a class-1 job and plot at concessional rates. Chopra is born in the city of Panipat, Haryana.
.@Neeraj_chopra1 के #Tokyo2020 में गोल्ड मेडल जीतने पर मुख्यमंत्री श्री @mlkhattar ने दी देश को बधाई, प्रदेश की खेल नीति के अनुसार 6 करोड़ का नगद पुरस्कार, क्लास-1 की नौकरी व रियायती दर पर प्लाट दिया जाएगा. pic.twitter.com/wNjVomLCoE
— DPR Haryana (@DiprHaryana) August 7, 2021
Punjab Government
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has announced an award of Rs 2 crore to Chopra.
Neeraj Chopra, who is serving the @adgpi has brought glory to the nation & scripted his name in history by winning India’s first Olympic Gold in athletics. It’s our honour to announce a special cash reward of Rs. 2 Cr for him. A proud moment for all Indians & our Armed Forces. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/oGqgJbMKuq
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 7, 2021
Mahindra Group
Anand Mahindra, chairman of the country’s leading automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced to give Mahindra XUV700 to Chopra. The company head took this decision amidst the demand of people on social media.
Yes indeed. It will be my personal privilege & honour to gift our Golden Athlete an XUV 7OO @rajesh664 @vijaynakra Keep one ready for him please. https://t.co/O544iM1KDf
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 7, 2021
Indigo
Indigo has announced that Chopra can travel free of cost for one year in their planes. This offer will be applicable from August 8, 2021, till August 7, 2022.
Our humble felicitation offer for @Neeraj_chopra1 from @IndiGo6E. And as our CEO Rono added, “Neeraj , we sincerely hope you will avail of our offer, to travel extensively across the country, to spread your message of hope and inspiration to aspiring young athletes across India! pic.twitter.com/YbMjpZCpYW
— C Lekha (@ChhaviLeekha) August 7, 2021
BCCI
BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced that the gold medalist would be given a reward of Rs 1 crore.
INR 1 Cr. – 🥇 medallist @Neeraj_chopra1
50 lakh each – 🥈 medallists @mirabai_chanu & Ravi Kumar Dahiya
25 lakh each – 🥉 medallists @Pvsindhu1, @LovlinaBorgohai, @BajrangPunia
INR 1.25 Cr. – @TheHockeyIndia men’s team @SGanguly99| @ThakurArunS| @ShuklaRajiv
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 7, 2021
CSK
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has also announced a reward of Rs 1 crore.
Anbuden saluting the golden arm of India, for the Throw of the Century!
8️⃣7⃣.5⃣8⃣ 🥇🔥
CSK honours the stellar achievement by @Neeraj_chopra1
with Rs. 1 Crore. @msdhoni
Read: https://t.co/zcIyYwSQ5E#WhistleforIndia #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 📸: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/lVBRCz1G5m— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 7, 2021
BYJU’S
Edtech company Byju’s, which provides an online education service, has announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore to Chopra.