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Sep 16, 2024 · Chopra was the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win Olympic gold and became the second Indian, after marksman Abhinav Bindra (2008), to win an individual Olympic gold medal. He became the world champion in the men’s javelin throw event at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest.
Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra PVSM VSM (born 24 December 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete. Considered as the greatest Indian javelin thrower, he's a double medalist at the Olympics, World Championships, and the Asian Games. He has won the Diamond League once.
Jul 18, 2024 · With a throw of 87.58m, Chopra bested Czech duo Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely to claim India's first athletics medal in the Olympic Games after independence. Now, heading in to Paris 2024,...
Aug 27, 2023 · A look at Neeraj Chopra's massive achievements throughout his career - An Olympic gold. Neeraj is the only Indian to win a gold medal in the track and field event at the Olympics in 2021.
Neeraj Chopra: India's maiden Olympic athletics gold. At the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in 2021, Chopra entered the men's javelin competition amidst tough competition. Despite not being the outright favourite for gold, he led the qualifying round with an 86.65m throw, before dominating the final.
Mar 12, 2024 · Asian domination and Commonwealth champion. Neeraj has won the gold medal at the Asian Games twice in his career already. His first victory arrived at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta where he launched the javelin a distance of 88.06m with his third throw to take home the gold.
Aug 7, 2021 · Neeraj Chopra built on his fine form from the qualification stage to win India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics. The 23-year-old finished on top of the standings in the men's...
Aug 28, 2023 · Neeraj Chopra achievements and medals: World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra holds many historic titles in his career. Here is a complete list of all his medals won so far.
Jul 19, 2024 · Neeraj Chopra is undoubtedly one of the biggest sporting icons in India, being the only one to win an athletics gold medal at the Olympic Games. The young athlete won a historic gold in the men’s javelin throw at Tokyo 2020 and followed up with a silver at Paris 2024.
Jul 24, 2022 · As the 24-year-old javelin throw champion gallops towards more milestones in his sporting career, here’s a look at his achievements so far: Chopra is now set to take on even bigger challenges...
