He was admitted to a hospital in Panipat on August 17 after leaving a welcoming ceremony at his village.
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra was admitted to hospital in Panipat on August 17 after leaving a welcoming ceremony at his village.
According to the reports by PTI it said, "A lot of people turned up and he reached the venue of the welcome function near his village on a cavalcade. It took time to reach the venue of the function." Further, the reports said, "but midway into the function he was exhausted and started having a slight fever. So, left the function and had taken rest at a nearby house."
As per the sources, the gold medalist tested negative for Covid-19. They said, "He tested negative for Covid-19. But we have put all his engagements on hold for the time being."
Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics and made India proud with his excellent performance. He became the second Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Games after shooter Abhinav Bindra.
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