'As athletes, all we must strive for is consistency' Says PT Usha

Indian athletics legend PT Usha has recently praised India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra, who has clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin at the Tokyo Olympics. He has turned 24 on Christmas Eve.

“Neeraj Chopra’s victory has paved the way for a new chapter in the history of Indian Sports. The achievement has certainly lifted the morale of our country and built more interest and brought focus to the field of athletics. Over the past few years, other sports have taken the spotlight at the Olympics, and it’s great to see athletics coming to the forefront once again," PT Usha told news agency ANI.

Further, she said, “We need to applaud Neeraj for implanting the will of ‘We Can’ amongst the youth of India with his spectacular win in the Olympics and motivating young athletes to keep working towards their goals and dreams. The win has certainly ignited hope among people." 

She added, “The performance by our Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics has certainly ignited a new passion for athletics. It was heartening to see them deliver a performance like that and if they can learn from their mistakes and improve their performances further, we as a country can set a benchmark for others. As athletes, all we must strive for is consistency in our performance and determination to achieve our target. Focus must be a key factor in the work we do as athletes."