- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Chopra clinched the gold medal with a throw of 87.58 meters, marking India’s first Olympic gold in athletics.
- 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest: He secured the gold medal with a throw of 88.17 meters, becoming the first Asian to achieve this feat in javelin.
- 2022 World Athletics Championships: Chopra earned a silver medal, becoming only the second Indian to win a medal at this event.
- 2018 Commonwealth Games: He won the gold medal with a season-best effort of 86.47 meters.
- 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta: Chopra set a new national record with a throw of 88.06 meters, securing the gold medal.
- 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland: He achieved a world junior record with a throw of 86.48 meters, earning the gold medal.
National Records:
Chopra set a new national record with a throw of 89.94 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League in 2022.
Honors and Awards:
- Arjuna Award (2018): Recognizing his outstanding achievements in athletics.
- Vishisht Seva Medal (2020): Awarded for distinguished service in the Indian Army. en.wikipedia.org
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021): India’s highest sporting honor. en.wikipedia.org
- Padma Shri (2022): The fourth-highest civilian award in India. en.wikipedia.org
- Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2022): For distinguished service of the most exceptional order.
Military Career:
Chopra holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, reflecting his dedication both on and off the field.
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