Independence Day: Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu highlight India's Olympic contingent at Red Fort – WATCH

Ahead of the national flag hoisting ceremony, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said it's a new experience for him as he used to watch the ceremony on TV, and now he is personally attending it.

Tokyo Olympic winners, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India's first-ever Gold Medallist in track and field, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu along with two officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are attending the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday (August 15). Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hoisted the national flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Ahead of the national flag hoisting ceremony, Neeraj Chopra said it's a new experience for him as he used to watch the ceremony on TV, and now he is personally attending it.