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Subedar Neeraj Chopra PVSM VSM (born 24 December 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete, who is the reigning Olympic champion and World champion in Men's javelin throw. He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin and the first Asian to win gold in his event at the World Championship.
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Neeraj Chopra had scripted history. His monster throw in the men's javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday ended India's 121-year-old wait for an Olympic medal in...
Jun 24, 2022 · Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin throw gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His throw measured 87.58m. It handed India their first-ever Olympic medal in athletics.
India’s Neeraj Chopra became only the second individual Indian athlete after Abhinav Bindra to be crowned Olympic champion as he won gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. The gold medal is also India’s first Olympic medal in track-and-field events.
Aug 7, 2021 · India has broken out into celebrations after Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a historic Olympic gold medal in athletics (javelin throw) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
3 days ago · Neeraj Chopra also participated at the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, where he secured the gold medal with an underwhelming effort of 82.27m.
Jun 18, 2024 · Neeraj Chopra, India's celebrated athlete gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, returned to form with a stunning performance at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Securing victory in the men's javelin throw competition, Chopra unleashed a commanding first throw of 83.62m to take an early lead. Despite briefly trailing behind Oliver Helander, who reached 83.95m, Chopra's resilience and skill reaffirmed his prowess on the global stage.
Aug 13, 2021 · Neeraj Chopra made history as the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. Other stars to have achieved a similar feat for their nation include: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, 100m hurdles – Puerto Rico
India’s Neeraj Chopra, once again, hauled himself into the history books by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday.
