Big Achievements Of Birthday Boy Neeraj Chopra

Dec 24, 2023

Olympics High

Neeraj is the first Indian Track and Field athlete to win a gold medal in Olympics.

Diamond League winner

Neeraj is the first Indian to win a Diamond League trophy for India in Track and Field.

World Champion

Neeraj is the first Indian Track and Field athlete to win World Championship gold medal.

Asian Games Gold Medallist

Neeraj Chopra has won two back-to-back Asian Games Gold medals, in 2018 and 2023 respectively.

National record holder

Neeraj is the national record holder of the longest throw in men's javelin. At 89.94m.

Best throws

Apart from 89.94m, Neeraj also threw 89.69m in Kuortane Games and 89.30m in Paavo Nurmi Games 2022.

Yet to breach 90m mark

Neeraj is yet to breach the 90m mark and he aims to do it in the next season.

Arjuna Award

Neeraj Chopra received the Arjuna Award in 2018.

Padma Shri

Neeraj Chopra received the fourth highest civilian honour in India in 2022.

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