Neeraj Chopra's gold and other firsts: Top five moments from Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020
A recap of best moments from Tokyo and Paralympics 2020
The human touch and the two gold medals
High jumpers Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi of Qatar and Italy decided to share the gold medal, making it one of the most memorable moments at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The video of their celebrations went viral on social media. (Source: Twitter)
Para-athletes shine in Tokyo
An unreal achievement by the Indian para athletes at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 saw them winning 19 medals. Shooter Avani Lekhara won two medals herself, a gold and bronze. There were five gold medals, eight silver and six bronze. (Source: Twitter)
Simone Biles and her mental health battle
USA's great gymnast Simone Biles created headlines the world over when she prioritised mental health over medals. She withdrew from couple of gymnastics events as she was dealing with 'twisties', a mental block that can be life threatening in this sport. That was a standout moment which sent a positive message across sports that mental health is important and should not be taken lightly. (Source: Twitter)
Allyson Felix called it a day in style
Felix signed off after winning her 11th Olympics medal, which is the most won by a Track and Field athlete in the history of the Games. (Source: Twitter)
India at Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's gold and many other firsts.
What an year for India's olympics stars. India returned with seven medals, including one gold clinched by Neeraj Chopra. Mirabai Chanu won the silver in weightlifting, PV Sindhu won her second successive medal in badminton, Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia clinching a silver and bronze respectively in wrestling. The India men's hockey team returning with a medal from Olympics after 41 years. (Source: Twitter)
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