Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra takes parents on their FIRST flight, pics go VIRAL

One Indian who has been the talk of the town is Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra. The young lad got the whole nation on their feet after he had won the medal in javelin throw, becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the track and field event.

While he has been busy with interviews and functions, he made sure to make time for his family and fulfil a 'small dream' of his on Saturday. The 23-year-old took his parents on their first-ever flight and shared pictures of the same on his social media handles. 

In the pics, he can be seen boarding a plane with his parents. He captioned the post, "A small dream of mine came true today as I was able to take my parents on their first flight".

A small dream of mine came true today as I was able to take my parents on their first flight.

आज जिंदगी का एक सपना पूरा हुआ जब अपने मां - पापा को पहली बार फ्लाइट पर बैठा पाया। सभी की दुआ और आशिर्वाद के लिए हमेशा आभारी रहूंगा  pic.twitter.com/Kmn5iRhvUf

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) September 11, 2021

As soon as Neeraj posted the pictures, fans on social media shared heartwarming messages for the star Indian athlete.

I can relate to this so much. Cheers to your passion and perseverance.@Neeraj_chopra1

— Pratik Gandhi (@pratikg80) September 11, 2021

First flight in private jet inspiring ! This will motivate many youngsters from smaller towns

— Siddarth Pai (@siddarthpaim) September 11, 2021

To give more importance to your parents than your Olympic dreams, speaks a lot about your parents as well for bringing you up with Indian values. We are even more prouder of you than when you got the Olympic Gold for us. Every Indian wants a Neeraj Chopra in their family now.

— भारत आत्मज #DismantlingGlobalHindutva (@Kamal4Bharat) September 11, 2021

Haan take off. Not only your mamma and papa's dream, You have fulfilled the dream of India. Your Abracadabra is really working out Mr.Neeraj

— Ramya India (@Ramyaindia1947) September 11, 2021

This is so heartening to watch

So many kids/adults have similar dreams

Brought a smile : Its always great to see people fulfilling dreams

Lesson : Dream & Dream high. Back that with effort, dedication and direction. Learn to accept failures

Nothing is impossible

— Soum_Speaks (@soum_speaks) September 11, 2021

As of now, Neeraj has ended his 2021 campaign after the Olympic gold in Tokyo. He, in the men's javelin final, threw 87.58m which got him the medal. 

However, lack of training and a bout of illness since his return to India forced Neeraj to take a break. He has vowed to come back stronger next season which includes the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

"The packed schedule of travel and a bout of illness has meant I have not been able to resume training since Tokyo and therefore, along with my team, have decided to cut short by 2021 competition season to be able to take some time off, recharge and come back stronger for a packed 2022 calendar which includes the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games," Neeraj had said.