Olympic medalists felicitated after heroes' welcome; see pics

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur felicitated the seven Olympic medalists, namely Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men's national Hockey team in a dazzling ceremony in New Delhi.

Gold medal winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure of all eyes in the ceremony. Credit: PTI Photo

Bronze-winning men's hockey team cuts cake after arriving at the hotel. Credit: PTI Photo

Neeraj Chopra poses with his gold medal as Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law & Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju look on. Credit: AFP Photo

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju felicitate bronze medallist Bajrang Punia. Credit: AFP Photo

Union Ministers Anurag Thakur and Kiren Rijiju with Bronze medalist in Tokyo Olympics, boxer Lovlina Borgohain. Credit: PTI Photo

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur felicitates Silver medalist in Tokyo Olympics, wrestler Ravi Dahiya. Credit: PTI Photo

Thakur's predecessor Rijiju praised the performances of all the athletes and reiterated that India will be a force to be reckoned with by the 2028 Olympics. Credit: PTI Photo

At the felicitation ceremony, athletes were presented mementos and shawls by the minister. Credit PTI Photo