Neeraj Chopra

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Neeraj Chopra
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1997-12-24) December 24, 1997 (age 26)
Khandra, Panipat, Haryana, India
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
ClubServices
Coached byUwe Hohn
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 88.07 m (2018)
  • 88.06 m (2021)

Neeraj Chopra (born December 24, 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete.[1] He is a champion in the javelin throw.[2] He is the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Chopra hails from Khandra village in Panipat, Haryana.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Neeraj Chopra Archives « Athletics Federation of India". Athletics Federation of India. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  2. "Neeraj CHOPRA | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. "Neeraj Chopra: Age, Height, Family, Education, Net Worth, and Javelin Throw World Records| Biography". Jagranjosh.com. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-06-19.