AFI to organise javelin throwing competitions every year on Aug 7 to honour Neeraj Chopra

Aug 10, 2021

New Delhi, Aug 09 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) felicitated the Indian athletics team of Tokyo Olympics in Delhi on August 10. Gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra also attended the event. “The Athletics Federation of India’s planning committee has decided to further promote javelin throwing and will hold competitions every year throughout the country on August 07 as Neeraj Chopra won the gold in Tokyo Olympics on this day,” said Lalit Bhanot, the Chairman of AFI Planning Committee.