Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower and one of the most celebrated athletes in Indian sports history. Born on December 24, 1997, in Panipat, Haryana, he gained international fame for winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making him the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics. A two-time World Championships medallist, Chopra is known for his exceptional talent and technique in javelin throw, consistently competing at the highest levels in various international meets. He has been under the mentorship of Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, focusing on refining his technique and preparing for major competitions, including the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Born on Dec 24, 1996 (28 years old)
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India:
Neeraj Chopra was honoured at his pipping ceremony on Wednesday, marking his new role as Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Indian Army.
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Guyana:
Neeraj Chopra struggled to a best attempt of 84.03m and finished eighth.
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Jamaica:
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra was eighth with a throw of 84.03m.
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Pakistan:
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion, faced injury struggles leading up to the javelin final.
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India:
Neeraj Chopra had a disappointing finish in the men's javelin final, marking his lowest performance since the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
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Guyana:
India’s defending champion Chopra managed only 84.03m to finish eighth.
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India:
Sachin Yadav outshone compatriot Neeraj Chopra, who ended eighth with 84.03m.
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Kenya:
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra of India struggled to find his rhythm, finishing eighth with 84.03m.
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Pakistan:
Neeraj Chopra threw 83.65 meters in his first attempt.
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Pakistan:
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower and Arshad Nadeem's competitor, known for their rivalry in the sport.
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