Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal, took to social media to congratulate Neeraj and welcome him to the exclusive club.

"And Gold it is for @Neeraj_chopra1. Take a bow, young man ! You have fulfilled a nation's dream. Thank you! Also, welcome to the club - a much needed addition! Extremely proud. I am so delighted for you," Bindra tweeted.