Neeraj Chopra - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete who competes in the javelin throw event.
- 2. He was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village in Panipat, Haryana, India.
- 3. Neeraj Chopra first rose to prominence in 2016 when he won the gold medal at the South Asian Games with a throw of 82.23 meters.
- 4. In 2018, he became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games. He achieved a throw of 86.47 meters, setting a new national record.
- 5. Neeraj Chopra also won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 2018 with a throw of 88.06 meters, setting a new national record and becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in javelin throw at the Asian Games.
- 6. He qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by throwing 87.86 meters at the ACNW meeting in South Africa.
- 7. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event with a throw of 87.58 meters. This made him the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Olympics.
- 8. Neeraj Chopra is coached by German biomechanics expert Uwe Hohn, who is a former world record holder in javelin throw.
- 9. He is known for his powerful throws and technical expertise in the javelin throw event, which have helped him achieve success on the international stage.
- 10. Neeraj Chopra is considered a rising star in Indian athletics and a potential medal contender in future international competitions. His achievements have brought him widespread recognition and praise in India and around the world.