Tokyo Olympics Gold 2020 Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra was accorded a grand welcome at SAI NSNIS Patiala after being conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
A grand felicitation ceremony was organized within the institute premises. Dronacharya Awardee 2021 Shri Radhakrishnan Nair, Neeraj’s coach Dr. Klaus Bartonitz and all of the Olympians current at NSNIS Patiala have been additionally felicitated.
Neeraj Chopra was honored at SAI NSNIS Patiala. pic.twitter.com/FBjqzCwsHW
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Neeraj shared his journey and experiences with the athletes current and he highlighted the position and help of Sports Authority of India of their journey. “I came to NSNIS Patiala in 2015 and was inspired by the players and coaches. Back at NSNIS Patiala feels like home,” he mentioned.
favourite little one @neeraj_chopra1 He was accorded a heat welcome throughout his felicitation ceremony at NSNIS Patiala on 17 November 2021 pic.twitter.com/ZOpVr0WzsN
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Sardar Bahadur Singh (Arjuna Awardee and Padma Shri Awardee) was additionally current on the occasion.
He highlighted how NSNIS Patiala has been a pioneer in selling sports activities and serving to convey glory to the nation.
Senior Executive Director NSNIS Col Raj Singh Bishnoi, Director Dr. IP Nagi, Deputy Director Mr. Gaurav Rawat have been additionally current within the operate.
Neeraj threw 87.02m in his first try however bettered his report within the second essay with a distance of 87.58m to win the gold medal on the Tokyo Olympics.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
