NEERAJ CHOPRA : FROM PANIPAT TO THE PODIUM (PB)

‘What Neeraj Chopra has achieved […] will be remembered forever.’—Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe long-cherished dream of a billion Indians was fulfilled on the nightof 7 August 2021 when Neeraj Chopra won a gold in javelin at the TokyoOlympics 2020. The wait, though, had been very long. In fact, since theinception of the modern Olympic Games, this is India’s first individual goldmedal in athletics. When he did it in his characteristic style and smile, theentire country showered him with love. The media went into a frenzy andthe youth found a new inspiration. People thronged to get pictures clickedwith him and brands found a new wonder-ambassador.Neeraj Chopra: From Panipat to the Podiumbegins in a small village inPanipat and recounts his formative years that were characterized by limitedmeans and facilities. It takes readers through his journey to Panchkula andthen to the national camp in his quest to conquer the world.