India' star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been shortlisted for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. In his Olympics debut, the 23-year-old athlete won India's first-ever gold medal in the track and field. He destroyed a star-studded field in the men's javelin throw final at Tokyo Games with a throw of 87.58 metres in his second attempt to claim the top honours. (More Sports News)