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Who is Neeraj Chopra?

Neeraj Chopra

About Neeraj Chopra

Who is Neeraj Chopra?

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who made history on August 7, 2021 by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics, was born on December 24, 1997 to a family of farmers from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana. He graduated from Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh.
 
His mother Saroj Devi is a housewife and father Satish Kumar is a farmer. Since he was overweight, Chopra was always persuaded by his family to take up sports. Later, he decided to try his luck at javelin throw and started training at the Shivaji Stadium in Panipat.

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Latest Updates on Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra missing from entry list for Silesia Diamond League August 16

The reason for Neeraj Chopra's name not featuring in the entry list is not known for now.

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem unlikely in Poland: Pakistani Javelin Coach

The 27-year-old Chopra, who had won gold in Tokyo Olympics in 2021, had to settle for a silver in Paris with a best throw of 89.45m.

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Updated On : 24 Jul 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

Neeraj vs Nadeem: Paris Olympics rematch set for Silesia Diamond League

According to Silesia Diamond League organisers, this contest promises to be electric. They described it as an "Indian-Pakistani battle that fans in Poland can't wait to witness."

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Neeraj wins gold 86.16m throw; Yugo wins silver

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won the bronxe medal, while India's Sachin Yadav finished at fourth spot just outside podium finish

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 9:07 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 live event time (IST), venue, streaming details

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 event will begin at 7 PM IST and will be live-streamed for free on JioHotstar

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

What is NC Classic javelin throw event, and what is its significance?

JioHotstar, through its app and website, will livestream the Neeraj Chopra Classic event in India, while Star Sports will provide the live telecast

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 7:01 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra turns fan's wish into a VVIP trip for NC Classic event

Neeraj Chopra Classic is India's flagship international javelin competition, announced earlier this year by the Olympic gold medallist

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 9:40 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra triumphs at Ostrava but feels performance fell short

Chopra's best throw of 85.29 meters was enough to claim victory in a field of nine competitors at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet on Tuesday.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 2:55 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra wins the Golden Spike meet with his best throw of 85.29m

South Africa's Douw Smit finished second with a best of 84.12m, while Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters secured third place with 83.63m

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 1:15 AM IST

Ostrava Golden Spike 2025: Neeraj Chopra event live time and streaming

The meet is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, and marks an important stop in Chopra's campaign as he continues to build momentum ahead of the upcoming season highlights.

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra targets World Championship glory in Tokyo this season

Reflecting on growing up idolizing athletes like Usain Bolt at this very venue, Chopra admitted he won't pressure himself into repeating 90m throws this week, but he'll give it his all.

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 5:19 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra beats Germany's Weber to win Paris Diamond League title

The 27-year-old Chopra won the title with his first round throw of 88.16m in a star-studded field having five competitors in the 90m club

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

Paris Diamond League 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Neeraj with 88.16m throw beats Weber to secure top spot

While Neeraj Chopra failed to breach the 90m mark in Paris, he was finally able to get one over his rival Julian Weber

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 2:28 AM IST

Paris Diamond League 2025: Neeraj Chopra event live time and streaming

The live streaming of the 2025 Paris Diamond League will be available on Wanda Diamond League's Facebook and YouTube pages from 1:12 AM IST (June 21)

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Dream remains the same, stage has changed: Neeraj ahead of NC Classic event

The competition will feature 12 elite javelin throwers from around the world. Chopra will lead the field on home soil but will face tough challenges from a formidable line-up

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2025 | 1:11 PM IST

Paris Diamond League 2025: Here's when Neeraj Chopra will be in action?

The Paris event marks Neeraj's return to this venue after eight years, his last appearance being in 2017, where he secured a fifth-place finish with a throw of 84.67m.

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Updated On : 08 Jun 2025 | 8:50 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5, 2025: How to get tickets on District App

Neeraj Chopra Classic's ticket price range from Rs 199 to Rs 9,999, offering access for all budgets. Additionally, Visa Credit Card holders can enjoy a 10% discount.

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Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

Neeraj wins silver at Memorial Janusza with 84.14m throw, Weber wins gold

Julian Weber, who had edged past Chopra at the Doha Diamond League earlier this month, once again emerged triumphant. His winning throw of 86.12m came in the second round and remained untouched

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Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra crosses 90-metre mark; throws 90.23 m in Doha Diamond league

India double olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra finally crossed the 90-metre mark in a javelin throw event at the Doha Diamond League 2025 in Qatar.

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Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 6:30 AM IST

What is the men's javelin throw world record? Full list of highest throws

The world record for the javelin throw is held by Jan Železný of the Czech Republic with a phenomenal distance of 98.48 metres, set in 1996.

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Updated On : 17 May 2025 | 6:20 AM IST