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Out of seven medal-winning sportspersons, four are from Haryana
Chandigarh August 7: For Haryana Tokyo Olympics 2020 will always be remembered in history for a long time, as out of seven medal-winning sportspersons, four are from the State.
Meanwhile, August 7, 2021, became a more special day for Haryanvis as Neeraj Chopra, who hails from Panipat gave India its National Anthem moment by registering a historic win in Men’s Javelin Throw, while Bajrang Punia, from Jhajjar district, added another bronze to the medal tally.
As per the data, till now India has won a total of seven medals in the world’s biggest sports tournament.
Among the seven medal winners from different states, Haryana accounts for four giving many reasons to smile with heads held high in pride.
Sportspersons who made Haryana and Country proud
Neeraj Chopra- Gold Medal- Men’s Javelin throw
Ravi Dahiya- Silver Medal- Men’s Freestyle wrestling
Bajrang Punia- Bronze Medal- Men’s freestyle wrestling
Indian Hockey Team- Bronze Medal
Surender Kumar
Sumit Kumar
