Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete specializing in the javelin throw and holds the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army. |
He hails from Panipat, Haryana, and lives in a joint family with over 17 members. |
Neeraj developed an interest in javelin to lose weight as a child and found success in the sport. |
Despite the lack of facilities in his village, Neeraj received support from his family and uncle to pursue javelin. |
He started training at SAI, Panchkula, and later continued at Tau Devi Lal Stadium due to inadequate facilities. |
His coach, Naseem Ahmad, praised Neeraj's dedication and goal-oriented approach during training. |
Neeraj has won medals at prestigious competitions like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. |
He served in the Indian Army and was promoted to the rank of Subedar after training at the Mission Olympics Wing. |
Neeraj bear the flag for India at the Asian Games 2018 and won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. |
He underwent elbow surgery in 2019 and donated to the PM Cares Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Neeraj made history by clinching gold at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 with a throw of 87.58 m. |
Various rewards followed his victory, including cash rewards and government job offers. |
He enjoys cheat meals with sweets, especially homemade churma, and owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle. |
Neeraj has appeared in commercial advertisements and is an animal lover who shares about it on social media. |
His acting skills were showcased in a viral CRED commercial, and he featured in a Marvel Studios promotional video. |
Neeraj made India proud by winning the gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships with a throw of 88.77 m. |
He became the brand ambassador for 'Noise' in September 2023. |