How did Neeraj Chopra transform from an overweight kid to the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics? India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra told NDTV that his passion for javelin throw made him work towards getting fitter. It took him some time, but finally he bore the fruits of his labour | NDTV

Neeraj Chopra Storms Into World Championship Final With First Throw India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra once again made a powerful statement on the world stage, securing a place in the men's javelin final at the World Athletics Championships with a single emphatic throw. Competing at Tokyo's National Stadium, Chopra needed to cross the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m to book a direct spot in the final. He did just that and more on his very first attempt, hurling the javelin to 84.85 m