Neeraj Chopra Can Win A Medal For India, Milkha Singh Already Knew

During the StarTell Awards in Delhi, former Indian star sprinter Milkha Singh praised India's two star athletes, Neeraj Chopra and Hima Das.

While Milkha believes that the javelin thrower, who is now practising in South Africa, can help India win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he believes that 400m sprinter Hima Das must work harder to meet international standards.

Milkha Singh, the renowned sprinter who died last year after a battle with coronavirus, was honoured by Neeraj Chopra. On Saturday, Neeraj made history as the first Indian to win a gold medal in an athletics event. With a best distance of 87.58 metres, he won the men's javelin throw event. He is just India's second individual gold medalist in the Olympics, putting an end to the country's lengthy wait for a medal in a global event like athletics.

After the win, Neeraj dedicated his gold to Milkha Singh.

"I dedicate this medal to Milkha Singh. I hope he's watching upon me from wherever he is," he told the media after winning the gold medal.