“It feels unbelievable,” said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his history-making Gold in the Olympics on Saturday, claiming to have been unsure of a top podium finish despite a remarkably confident performance.
“It feels unbelievable. It is the first time India has won a Gold in athletics, so I feel very good. We have just one Gold here in other sports,” the 23-year-old said after winning the historic Gold.
“This is our first Olympic medal for a very long time, and in athletics it is the first time we have Gold, so it’s a proud moment for me and my country.”
Asked if he was surprised to win Gold which also featured German great Johannes Vetter, he said, “In the qualification round I threw very well so I knew I could do better in the final.”
“(But) I didn’t know it would be Gold but I am very happy.”