Sports 5 - Neeraj Chopra - the Dynamic Athlete Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Sports 5 - Neeraj Chopra - the Dynamic Athlete

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It was a super Saturday,
When Neeraj Chopra,
The handsome boy from Panipat
Stole millions of hearts in India,
With his magnificent Javelin throw,
To win a gold medal in Tokyo Olympics!
The first gold medal for Athletics in India,
The first Asian to get an Olympic medal for Javelin Throw!

Never was Javelin Throw
So much noticed,
Gained so much importance or
Commanded so much respect like it did now!
Neeraj Chopra soared into great heights,
With his steel like shoulders,
With his quick, agile and sharp strides,
With his remarkable Javelin throw of 87.58 metres.

Neeraj Chopra with his attractive swag
And a unique style has become a hero,
An athlete of wonder,
And the pride of India!
Twenty-three old Neeraj is the son
Of Saroj Devi and Satish Kumar.
He is a Subedar -Junior Commissioned Officer,
In service, with the Indian Army.

Neeraj is ever thankful to his mentor and coach
Jay Choudhary-also known as Jaiveer,
Who spotted his talent for the first time, ten years back.
Neeraj is also grateful to his German coach Dr. Klaus Bartoneitz, who helped him out after his injury in 2019.
Hard work, sheer determination and focus has given
Neeraj an extra dimension in his performance,
To stand at a commanding height of victory and laurels.

A free verse

Sports 5 - Neeraj Chopra -
the Dynamic Athlete
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Topic(s) of this poem: sports,victory
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Vrinda 08 August 2021

Great pride of India

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Praveen Menon 08 August 2021

The poetry is as good as the performance. Full marks to this one.

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Shruthi Menon 08 August 2021

A moment of pride for India

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Preeti Maity 08 August 2021

A gold medal after 100 years. A proud moment for India

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Rajnish Manga 08 August 2021

Really, you have nicely essayed the journey of this cynosure of all Indians 🇮🇳 to a dream Olympic gold🏅. We are so glad and proud of him. Congratulations.

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Renuka Dhabadgaonkar 11 August 2021

Beautiful poem. Neeraj Chopra has become a role model for all young athletes of India. Heart touching poem👏❤️

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Dr Dillip K Swain 09 August 2021

I think I have already put a comment on your other poem on Neeraj Chopra! It's indeed a great achievement by the young athlete who has made India proud! Great.

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M Asim Nehal 09 August 2021

He made all of us proud. History created and I feel for Late Milkha Singh, he lived with a dream to see Indian Flag up at Olympic stadium and National Anthem being played, had he lived for few more days he could see what Neeraj did at Olympics. Wonderful poem Geetaji.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 09 August 2021

Dear Dr. Geeta, I had been watching TOKYO 2020 every day till last Sunday 8 August 2021 the Closing Ceremony. Heartiest thanks for your impressive Story poem.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 09 August 2021

5 Stars fullest on Top for your most deserving Story poem about Neeraj Kopra. The most important person in this Gold Medal Success is Jay Choudhary-also known as Jaiveer, Who spotted his talent for the first time, ten years back.

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