Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Award, elated fans wish the Olympian

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. On his achievement, many people took to Twitter to congratulate him for making India proud again.

? Six incredible athletes who burst onto the scene in 2021, here are Nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award:

?? @Neeraj_chopra1
? @DaniilMedwed
⚽️ @Pedri
? @EmmaRaducanu
?? @TeamRojas45
?‍♀️ #AriarneTitmus#Laureus22 pic.twitter.com/kfmU1qnAZg

— Laureus (@LaureusSport) February 2, 2022

A panel of more than 1,300 of the leading sports journalists and broadcasters in the world have selected the nominees in each of seven categories for this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.

The Winners will be revealed in April, following a vote by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the world’s ultimate sports jury, made up of 71 of the greatest sporting legends of all time.

Notably, Neeraj, who won his gold medal in the men’s javelin in Tokyo, is one of only two Indians to have won individual Olympic gold, the other being Abhinav Bindra in air rifle in 2008.

Neeraj Chopra also informed his fans on Twitter about the announcement. Meanwhile, he also greeted the other five nominees.

A special feeling to be nominated along with some exceptional athletes for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award.

Congratulations to @DaniilMedwed, @pedri, @EmmaRaducanu, @TeamRojas45 and Ariarne Titmus on their nominations. #Laureus22 ?? pic.twitter.com/16pUMmvQBE

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) February 2, 2022

Read people’s comments here: 

Very proud moment for us Neeraj Chopra becomes 3rd Indian to be nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards . #NeerajChopra #TejRan #TejasswiPrakash pic.twitter.com/GdO3N7Pzm5

— Aarti Goel?? (@AartiGoelIndia) February 2, 2022

#NeerajChopra made India proud again ? Congratulations to our Golden Boy ?? pic.twitter.com/iwhu0EosBn

— N (@bts__jungkooki) February 2, 2022

#NeerajChopra
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 Ji ?
He is making India Proud again & again & again…❤??? pic.twitter.com/VSYnGpUuuz

— SMRUTI ?? (@SSBarick) February 2, 2022

Lt Gen @Tiny_Dhillon and Subedar @Neeraj_chopra1

has been awarded the PVSM#NeerajChopra #happyrepublicday2022
Many congratulations, Sir. You are an inspiration to all of us.

We will never forget your words

Kitne Ghazi Aaye,
Kitne Ghazi Gaye. pic.twitter.com/V562lqiKVP

— Addarsh Kumar?? (@AddarshK) January 25, 2022