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Biography of Neeraj Chopra, Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics 2020

 Neeraj Chopra (Javelin) Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics 2020

Neeraj Chopra (born 24 December 1997) is a track and field athlete competing in the javelin throw. Neeraj represented India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 with a javelin throw of 87.58m, making his place in the final with the best javelin to win the gold medal. He has created history by winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He is the second Indian after Anju Bobby George to win a gold medal in athletics at a world championship level. Due to his excellent performance in javelin throw, he has also been included in the army. Let us know about their life in detail.

Basic Things to Know About Neeraj Chopra 

Name Neeraj Chopra
Born 24 December 1997
Place of Birth Panipat Haryana
Age 23 years
Mother's Name Saroj Devi
Father's Name Satish Kumar
Profession Javelin Throw
Education Graduate
Coach Uwe hone
Worldwide ranking 4

Neeraj Chopra Biography

Neeraj Chopra has created history by winning the first-ever gold medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics. The athlete medal that the country was dreaming for for 121 years, Neeraj Kumar turned it into reality on the strength of his spear in the javelin.
Neeraj Chopra was born on 24 December 1997 in a farming community in Khandra, a village in Panipat, Haryana state. In Neeraj's family, his father Satish Kumar is a small farmer by profession and his mother Saroj Devi is a housewife. Neeraj got interested in javelin throw when he was only 11 years old and used to watch Jai Choudhary practice at Panipat Stadium. Neeraj did his early studies from Panipat. After completing his early studies, Neeraj Chopra joined a BBA college in Chandigarh and did his graduation from there.
Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete associated with the javelin throw sport of track and field and has represented the country at the national and international level. Along with being an athlete, Neeraj Chopra is also posted as a Subedar in the Indian Army and has also been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in the Army for his excellent performance while in the Army.

Naib Subedar in the army in the year 2016

Neeraj Chopra continued to practice in Javelin along with studies, during which he won many medals at the national level. Neeraj won gold in the 2016 IAAF World U-20 Championship in Poland by throwing 86.48 meters of javelin. Due to which the Army appointed him as Naib Subedar as a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Rajputana Regiment.
Neeraj had said in an interview that, till date no one has got a government job in my family, I am the first member of my joint family who is going to do a government job, it is a matter of great happiness for our family. With this I can continue my training as well as help my family financially.

Neeraj Chopra's coach

Neeraj Chopra's coach's name is Uwe Hohn, a former professional javelin athlete from Germany. Neeraj Chopra is performing so well only after taking training from him.

Neeraj Chopra Tokyo Olympics 2020 (Tokyo Olympic Match 2020)

The final match was held on 7 August at 4:30 pm. In this match, Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal by performing brilliantly. Recorded his name in the pages of history of India. He had set the record of the highest distance of 87.58 in the first 2 rounds out of 6 rounds in the final match, which no player could break in the next 4 rounds, in the end Neeraj's position remained at number one and he won the gold. 
Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday made his way to the final at the Tokyo Olympics with a perfect javelin throw to stake his claim for the first Olympic medal in track and field. Neeraj Chopra topped the qualification with an effort of 86.65m, becoming the first Indian javelin player to make it to the Olympic final. Due to which the country has got the hope of Gold Medal from Neeraj Chopra.

Neeraj Chopra's record:

  • In the Under 16 National Junior Championships held in Lucknow in 2012, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal with a throw of 68.46 meters.
  • In the National Youth Championship, Neeraj Chopra had finished second in the year 2013 and after that also made a position in the IAAF World Youth Championship.
  • Neeraj Chopra broke the age group record with a throw of 81.04m in the Inter University Championships. This competition was held in the year 2015.
  • Neeraj Chopra had set a new record by throwing 86.48 meters in the Junior World Championships in the year 2016 and won the gold medal.
  • In 2016, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the first round of the South Asian Games by throwing a throw of 82.23 meters.
  • In the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Neeraj Chopra won another gold medal by throwing 86.47 meters.
  • In 2018 itself, Neeraj Chopra threw 88.06 meters in Jakarta Asian Games and brought glory to India by winning the gold medal.
  • Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian javelin thrower to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Apart from this, Neeraj Chopra is the second player to win gold medal in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games in the same year. Earlier this record was set by Milkha Singh in the year 1958.

Awards received by Neeraj Chopra

  • Tokyo Olympics 2021- Gold Medal
  • Asian Games 2018 - Gold Medal
  • Commonwealth Games 2018 - Gold Medal
  • 2018-Arjun Award
  • Asian Athletics Championships 2017 - Gold Medal
  • World U-20 Athletics Championship 2016 - Gold Medal
  • South Asian Games 2016 - Gold Medal
  • Asian Junior Championship 2016 - Silver

Some interesting facts about Neeraj Chopra

  • Neeraj Chopra failed to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games even after recording a record.
  • Neeraj Chopra was training in Germany under renowned javelin throw coach Vernal Daniels and has also trained under Uwe Hohn.
  • Neeraj Chopra is the fourth person after Milkha Singh, Krishna Pania and Vikas Gowda to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
  • Neeraj Chopra said in an interview, that he learned early education of javelin throw by watching retirement check track and youtube videos.

Neeraj Chopra Gold Medal Match Video Highlights at Tokyo Olympics 2020

General Question

Q: Who is Neeraj Chopra?
Ans: Indian Athlete Javelin Thrower

Q: How old is Neeraj Chopra?
Ans: 23 years

Q: What is the height of Neeraj Chopra?
Ans: 5 feet 10 inches

Q: What is Neeraj Chopra's caste?
Ans: Hindu Ror Maratha

Q: What is Neeraj Chopra's marital status?
Ans: Unmarried.

Q: What is the salary of Neeraj Chopra?
Ans: Around 1 to 5 million dollars

Q: What is the best throw of Neeraj Chopra in Olympic 2021?
Ans : 87.58 meters

Q: What is the Olympic record for Javelin Throw?
Ans : 90.57 meters
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