"We Are Joyous" Neeraj Chopra's Family Elated As 'Golden Boy' Advances To Olympic Finals

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of Men's javelin throw in the first attempt, with a throw of 89.34 metres. In Haryana's Panipat, Neeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar says, "We are joyous.

The country has hopes with Neeraj that he can win Gold, everyone is praying for him. He has everyone's prayers and blessings with him.

He made a place for himself in the final as people had expected of him. There is a Diwali-like atmosphere in the village today...People cheered for him and celebrated.