Neeraj Chopra is the pride of India. Born on 24th December 1997, Neeraj Chopra stands as a shining star in Indian track and field athletics. He is a first Indiana athlete to win Gold Medals in Javelin throw in the Olympics, World Athletics Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships and a Diamond League. He is making every Indian proud.
Neeraj Chopra Biography
| Name | Neeraj Chopra |
| Date Of Birth | 24th December 1997 |
| Age | 26 |
| Birth PLace | Khandra, Haryana, India |
| Home Town | Khandra, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Field athlete |
| Game | Javelin throw |
| Military Career | Subedar In Indian Army (2016 to present) |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Collage | DAV College Chandigarh |
| University | Kurukshetra University Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Career and Achievements
Neeraj chopra started his support career at the age of 16. In the year 2020 Neeraj Chopra participated in the Tokyo Olympics. He became the first and only track and field athlete from India to win a gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2023. In 2023, he made India proud again, this time at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, becoming India’s very first world champion in any athletics event.
Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal in Tokyo was India’s second individual Olympic gold ever. The first was won by shooter Abhinav Bindra in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Before the Tokyo Olympics, not many people expected Neeraj Chopra to win. There were many strong competitors in the men’s javelin event, like the favorite Johannes Vetter, who was really good, and others like Anderson Peters and Keshorn Walcott who had already won big competitions before. Neeraj Chopra was like an unexpected surprise in the competition.
Neeraj Chopra’s Records
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Result |
| 2013 | World U18 Championships | Donetsk, Ukraine | 19th (q) | Javelin throw (700 g) | 66.75 m |
| 2015 | Asian Championships | Wuhan, China | 9th | Javelin throw | 70.50 m |
| 2016 | South Asian Games | Guwahati, India | Javelin throw | 82.23 m | |
| Asian U20 Championships | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Javelin throw | 77.60 m | ||
| World U20 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | Javelin throw | 86.48 m WU20R | ||
| 2017 | Asian Championships | Bhubaneswar, India | Javelin throw | 85.23 m | |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 15th (q) | Javelin throw | 82.26 m | |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | Javelin throw | 86.47 m | |
| Asian Games | Jakarta, Indonesia | Javelin throw | 88.06 m NR | ||
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | Javelin throw | 87.58 m | |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, OR, United States | Javelin throw | 88.13 m | |
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | Javelin throw | 88.17 m |
Neeraj Chopra Family
Neeraj Chopra lives in a very big and happy family. His father Satish Kumar has 4 brothers, Bhim Chopra, Sultan Chopra, and Surendra Chopra. Neeraj Chopra’s uncle Bhim Chopra has been a big supporter of him since starting. Although there are less details available about his family here are names of his family members.
| Father | Satish Kumar |
| Mother | Saroj Devi |
| Sisters | Sangeeta, Sarita |
| Uncle’s | Bhim Chopra, Sultan Chopra, Surendra Chopra |
Neeraj Chopra Coaches And Mentors
Neeraj Chopra is a well known name in the world of javelin throw and field athletics. Neeraj has achieved many awards, medals, and a big part of his success goes to his teachers or mentors who have helped him along the way. Neeraj deeply respects and appreciates his coaches. Here are the names of his coaches:
- Gary Calvert
- Naseem Ahmad
- Klaus Bartonietz
- Werner Daniels
- Uwe Hohn (personal coach)
Neeraj Chopra’s Awards, Honors, Achievements
Neeraj Chopra, a true gem of India, has received numerous awards and honors from the Indian Government. Here’s a compilation of his remarkable achievements:
| 2017 | Hindustan Times Top 30 under 30 awarded by Captain
Amarinder Singh |
| 2018 | Arjuna Award |
| 2020 | Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) |
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| 2022 |
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Neera Chopra Life Story
Neeraj Chopra was teased by locals for his obesity. His journey started when his dad got him into a gym to tackle his obesity. At Panipat Stadium, he found a liking for javelin throwing. Akshay Choudhary, his first coach, saw his potential at the Panipat Sports Authority of India (SAI) center. Neeraj won his first medal and persuaded his family to support his growth in Panipat; after that, he never saw it back. After a year with Choudhary, he trained at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex with Naseem Ahmad, focusing on long-distance running and javelin throwing. Neeraj, along with Parminder Singh, studied Czech champ Jan Zelezny’s style. His progress was rapid, achieving a national record throw of 68.40 meters in the 2012 National Junior Athletics Championships.
FAQ
Who Is Neeraj Chopra
He is a Field Athlete he is well known for javelin throw.
In Which Event Did Neeraj Chopra Win Olympics Gold
one gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra Is Associated with Which Sports
He is associated with Javline Throw.
Why Neeraj Chopra Not in Cwg
Due to an injury he is does not performed in Commonwealth Gmes (CWG) 2022.
Neeraj Chopra Which State
He is belongs to Haryana.
