Age |
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26 years |
Birth date |
December 24, 1997 |
Zodiac sign |
Capricorn |
Place of Birth |
India |
Occupation |
Athlete |
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Neeraj Chopra (born 24 December 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete, who competes in the javelin throw. He represented India at the 2018 Asian Games where he won a gold medal, setting the national record of 88.06 m, and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where he also clinched the gold medal. He was the 2016 IAAF World U20 champion and set the world junior record of 86.48 m at the U20 championships. Chopra was selected as the flag-bearer at the opening ceremony for India at the 2018 Asian Games, which marked his first Asian Games appearance. He also represents India at the IAAF Diamond League.
Chopra hails from Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana. He had his education from DAV College, Chandigarh.
Neeraj is a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army with the rank of Naib Subedar in 2016.
Neeraj won a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games with a throw of 82.23 m, where he equalled the Indian national record.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm |
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Weight | 143 lb / 65 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Indian |
Race / ethnicity | Indian |