Tag: Neeraj Chopra
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WATCH: Mondo Duplantis Says Neeraj Chopra ‘Still Same, Nice Guy’
Mondo Duplantis, the double pole vault Olympic champion, praised ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra being the same person despite his success at the Olympics. The Swede knows Chopra from his 2016 World Junior Championships days. “We have interacted quite a bit actually and also being able to interact with him before the Olympics in…
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WATCH: Neeraj Chopra Begins Season With 84.52m Throw
Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra began his 2025 season with an under-par throw at the Potch Invitational Track Event in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Chopra’s throw of 84.52m earned him the gold medal in the six-man javelin competition. He took his fans by surprise by participating in the unannounced event in South Africa, where he started…
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Neeraj Chopra Classic International Javelin Event: All You Need To Know
The first edition of Neeraj Chjopra Classic International Javelin Event will take place on May 24, 2025 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana. The event which was named NC Classic has been confirmed by World Athletics. The World Athletics ‘A’ category event is equal to a Continental Tour Gold-level competition in ranking points. It…
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India Men’s And Women’s Athletics National Record Holders
India has a rich history of athletic achievements, with numerous national records set across various track and field events. As of March 2025, here are some of the prominent national record holders in Indian athletics: Men’s Events: Women’s Events:
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Neeraj Chopra Achievements: Medals, Records And Honours
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: Military Career: Chopra holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, reflecting his dedication both on and off the field. Note: Olympic First’s Know Your Olympian category is on…