In Pics: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's special felicitation with family

"I knew I had done something special, actually I thought I had achieved my personal best. The throw had gone really well," Neeraj Chopra said, referring to the 88.07m he achieved earlier this year. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

"The next day my body felt how special it was with all the pain but it was worth it," Neeraj Chopra quipped. "This medal is for the entire country." (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

Neeraj Chopra made his parents and the entire nation proud becoming not just India's first Olympic gold-medallist in 13 years but also the first track and field athlete to achieve the feat. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

 

Neeraj Chopra got his famously long mane chopped before the Tokyo Olympics and when asked about it in a lighter vein, the youngster said, "I like long hair but I was getting irritated by the heat, long hair causes lot of sweating. So I got a haircut." (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)

"I just want to say, no matter who the opposition is, give your best. That is all you need to do and this is what this gold medal stands for. Never fear the opposition," he said. (Photo- Vikram Singh Somwanshi)