Question

Which statements about The Neeraj Chopra Story: The Man Who Made History are correct?

1) It details Neeraj's training, mindset, and challenges.

2) It was written by his former Olympian coach.

• A. Only 1 is correct
• B. Only 2 is correct
• C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
• D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Only 1 is correct

• Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a throw of 87.58 m.

• He became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal, after shooter Abhinav Bindra (2008 Beijing Olympics).

• He is also the first track and field athlete from independent India to win an Olympic medal.

• At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 m.