Javelin Throw
By Aniket Kuila
10. Inspiring a New Generation
After Drees, the impact of Chopra, as it's now often called, has brought the sport to the fore in India.
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9. Decorated and Honored
Neeraj has proudly received the Padma Shri, the Arjuna Award, and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.
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8. Proud Soldier of India
Chopra is not just a world-class athlete; he is also a Subedar Major in the Indian Army. He received several prestigious PVSM and VSM awards.
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7. National Record Holder
Neeraj has a best of 89.94 meters, which is the Indian national record and also the best throw below the coveted 90-meter mark.
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6. Continental Domination
He has also won gold in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, South Asian Games, and Asian Athletics Championships.
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5. World Champion in 2023
Neeraj made headlines when he won his gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
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4. Back-to-Back Olympic Medals
In Paris 2024, Chopra secured his consistency by winning a silver medal, with a throw of 89.45 meters.
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3. Tokyo Gold History
Neeraj made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming India's first-ever Olympic medalist in track and field with an incredible throw of 87.58 meters.
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2. Obesity Sparked a Journey
Neeraj battled obesity as a kid, prompting his family to encourage him to get fit. A fortuitous meeting in a stadium led him to the javelin.
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1. From Haryana to Hero
Neeraj Chopra hails from the village of Khandra in Haryana’s Panipat district. He climbed from humble beginnings to become a global symbol.
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