From Deepika Padukone to Kapil Sharma: Celebs congratulate Neeraj Chopra for winning first Olympic gold in athletics

Neeraj Chopra won the men`s javelin on Saturday with a best throw of 87.58 metres, claiming a historic first Olympic gold in athletics for India. The Czech Republic`s Jakub Vadlejch won silver with a best attempt of 86.67 metres and Vitezslav Vesely claimed the bronze with 85.44.

Neeraj has received several well-wishes from celebrities. They are congratulating him on his victory on social media.

Take a look at the congratulatory posts-

(Deepika Padukone posted a custom template on her Instagram story to congratulate the winner)

(Ranveer Singh wrote in Hindi 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai')

(Maheep Kapoor congratulated Neeraj on her Instagram story)

(Raveena Tandon reposted a page's post and congratulated Neeraj)

(Kareena Kapoor Khan added a gold medal sticker to her story)

(Kapil Sharma posted a photo of Neeraj and congratulated him on the win)

(Armaan Malik took to his Twitter account and congratulated Neeraj)

(Shraddha Kapoor posted a custom template to congratulate the winner)

(Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram story to wish Neeraj)

(Aliaa Bhatt wrote 'Truely a GOLDen hour' on her story)

(Disha Patani also took to her Instagram stories and congratulated Neeraj Chopra)

Chopra, the 2018 Commonwealth champion, seized the lead after reaching the 87.03 mark with his first attempt, a distance no other competitor achieved during the final, winning India`s first gold of the Tokyo Games, as his overjoyed teammates and coaches watched from the stands.

(With Inputs from Reuters)