UPDATED: July 10, 2021 09:36 IST Photo by Issei Kato/ Reuters Athletics has long been a chink in India’s Olympic armour. Comprising a wide range of track and field events, India hasn’t had a serious contender for decades. That changes with javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who makes his Olympic debut in Tokyo. There’s good reason why India believes the floppy-haired youngster can finally open its tally in athletics. Chopra has been a junior world champion and record holder; an Asian Games gold medallist who recently hit the 88.07m mark, so far the fourth highest in the world in 2021 and his career best. “I am not going [to Tokyo] with any specific target except to throw my best,” says Chopra. “That is what is in my control and what I will be focusing on. I don’t think it makes sense to put myself under any pressure over things I cannot control.”