Neeraj has fever, but tests negative for COVID-19

Neeraj Chopra. Pic/PTI

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has developed high fever over the past few days after returning to the country to a rousing welcome following his historic feat at the Tokyo Games, but he has tested negative for COVID-19.

Chopra, 23, became the toast of the country after he clinched the elusive athletics gold medal in the Olympics to become only the second Indian to win an individual yellow metal at the Games.

But a couple days after returning home on Monday, he developed high fever and underwent a COVID-19 test on the advice of doctors. "He has tested negative for COVID-19. But we have put all his engagements on hold for the time being," a source privy to the development told PTI.

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