Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin throw sensation, has garnered an impressive medals list. Rising to global prominence, he clinched gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win a track-and-field medal. Neeraj’s remarkable journey continued with victories at the 2018 Asian Games and the 2016 World U20 Championships.
His prowess in javelin throwing has secured India’s pride and earned him accolades, inspiring a new generation of athletes. With a growing medals collection and unwavering determination, Neeraj Chopra stands as an embodiment of excellence and a symbol of India’s sporting aspirations on the international stage.
Neeraj Chopra Medals List
| Year | Event | Medal | Throw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | South Asian Games | Gold | 82.23 m |
| 2016 | Asian Junior Championships | Silver | 77.60 m |
| 2016 | World U20 Championships | Gold | 86.48 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Silver | 82.11 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Silver | 83.32 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Bronze | 79.90 m |
| 2017 | Asian Championships | Gold | 85.23 m |
| 2018 | Offenburg Speerwurf Meeting | Silver | 82.80 m |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold | 86.47 m |
| 2018 | Sotteville Athletics Meet | Gold | 85.17 m |
| 2018 | Savo Games | Gold | 85.69 m |
| 2018 | Asian Games | Gold | 88.06 m |
| 2020 | Athletics Central North West League Meet (qualification for Olympics) | Gold | 87.86 m |
| 2021 | Meeting Cidade de Lisboa | Gold | 83.18 m |
| 2021 | Folksam Grand Prix | Gold | 80.96 m |
| 2021 | Kuortane Games | Bronze | 86.79 m |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Gold | 87.58 m |
| 2022 | Paavo Nurmi Games | Silver | 89.30 m |
| 2022 | Kuortane Games | Gold | 86.69 m |
| 2022 | World Athletics Championships | Silver | 88.13 m |
| 2022 | Diamond League Lausanne | Winner | 89.08 m |
| 2022 | Diamond League Final Zurich | Winner | 88.44 m |
Neeraj Chopra National Awards List
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | 2018 |
| Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) | 2020 |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | 2021 |
| Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) | 2022 |
| Padma Shri | 2022 |
Neeraj Chopra Season Best Throws List
| Year | Season Best Throw (m) |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 69.66 m |
| 2014 | 70.19 m |
| 2015 | 81.04 m |
| 2016 | 86.48 m |
| 2017 | 85.63 m |
| 2018 | 88.06 m |
| 2020 | 87.86 m |
| 2021 | 88.07 m |
| 2022 | 89.94 m |
Neeraj Chopra Biography
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Birth | 24th December 1997 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Family | |
| Profession | Sportsperson (Javelin Throw) Junior Commissioned Officer at the Rajputana Rifles |
| Awards | Padma Shri Arjuna Award Vishisht Seva Medal Olympics Gold medal |
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