Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra

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Full name	Neeraj Chopra
Nationality	Indian
Born	24 December 1997 Khandra, Haryana, India
Occupation	Athlete
Known for	Olympic and world champion javelin thrower
Field / role	Javelin throw; Track and field
Affiliations	India

Neeraj Chopra (born 24 December 1997) is an Indian athlete known for olympic and world champion javelin thrower. Chopra won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. He later won the 2023 World Athletics Championships and continued to compete at the highest international level.

Neeraj Chopra grew up in Haryana and took up javelin throwing as a young athlete. He progressed through national and international competitions, winning the world under-20 title in 2016 and setting a junior world record.

Chopra won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. He later won the 2023 World Athletics Championships and continued to compete at the highest international level.

Chopra generally keeps his personal life private and has focused public attention on training, competition and representing India.

Neeraj Chopra | Athlete | Olympic and world champion javelin thrower
Chopra won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. He later won the 2023 World Athletics Championships and continued to compete at the highest international level.

His achievements have brought wider attention to athletics in India, particularly javelin throwing, and inspired participation among young athletes.

His achievements have brought wider attention to athletics in India, particularly javelin throwing, and inspired participation among young athletes.

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