Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra Admitted To Panipat Hospital

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has been the centre of attention ever since he won the elusive medal at the Tokyo Olympics. But looks like exertion has taken a toll on his health. The dashing javelin thrower had to leave his welcome ceremony in Panipat midway due to a high fever on Tuesday. He was soon rushed to a hospital in Panipat.

According to a report by Times Now, the 23-year-old had a fever when he joined the rest of the Indian contingent at Independence Day. But he had tested negative for Covid-19 a few days back. At the ceremony in Panipat, Chopra got down from the stage due to fever. He was taken to a hospital immediately after he complained of his sickness.

The report further added, Chopra’s friends and family confirmed that he was under the weather during the ceremony. He was part of a car rally from Delhi to Panipat on Tuesday since the morning. The journey of approximately six hours probably took a toll on his health.

Neeraj Chopra had bagged the gold in the recently held Tokyo Olympics in the javelin throw. Since his return to the nation, the 23-year-old Haryana-born athlete has been receiving a hero’s welcome.

To honour the Golden Boy the AFI has decided to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day. August 7 was the day Neeraj won the gold medal in the javelin throw at Tokyo Olympics.

We wish Neeraj Chopra a speedy recovery

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