Last updated on November 13th, 2024 at 01:29 pm
Neeraj Chopra, born on 24 December 1997, is a track and field athlete from India. He is the reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, silver medalist in the World Championship, and the Diamond League champion.
Neeraj Chopra was born to a Ror family in Khandra Panipat, Haryana. His two sisters and his family are largely involved in agriculture. He attended BVN Public School for his schooling. He graduated from Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh and as of 2021 is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts from Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Punjab.
He has also been bestowed with national awards for his performance over the years. He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2018 and was also given the Padma Shri and Khel Ratna awards later.
Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin thrower, has made a big contribution to the sport in 2022. He won a gold medal at the Asian Games and a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. He has also set a new national record in the javelin throw.
This is a list of awards and medals won by Chopra representing India:-
| Year | Event | Medal | Throw |
| 2022 | Paavo Nurmi Games | Silver | 89.30 m |
| 2022 | World Athletics Championships | Silver | 88.13m |
| 2022 | Diamond League Lausanne | Winner | 89.08m |
| 2022 | Diamond League Final Zurich | Winner | 88.44m |
| 2022 | Kuortane Games | Gold | 86.69 m |
Neeraj Chopra National Awards:-
– Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) (2022)
– 2022 Padma Shri – 2022
Neeraj Chopra Schedule and Results of 2022:-
| Date | Event | Finish | Throw in meters |
| 14 June | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 | Silver | 89.30 |
| 18 June | Kuortane Games 2022 | Gold | 86.69 |
| 30 June | Stockholm Diamond League 2022 | Silver | 89.94 |
| 22 June | World Championships 2022 (Qualification) | Gold | 88.39 |
| 26 August | Lausanne Diamond League 2022 | Gold | 89.08 |
