Neeraj Chopra is a track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is the first Indian to win a gold medal in athletics at the Olympics. He is also the first Indian to win a gold medal in a track and field event at the World Championships.
Latest achievement:
- In 2023, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States. He threw the javelin 89.94 meters, breaking his own national record.
Older achievements:
- In 2020, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He threw the javelin 87.58 meters, setting an Olympic record.
- In 2018, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Asian Games. He threw the javelin 88.06 meters, setting a new Asian record.
- In 2018, Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. He threw the javelin 86.47 meters.
- In 2017, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships. He threw the javelin 85.73 meters.
- In 2016, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the South Asian Games. He threw the javelin 82.23 meters.
Neeraj Chopra is a national hero and an inspiration to many. He is a role model for young athletes and has shown that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
Here is a brief description of each of Neeraj Chopra's achievements:
- 2023 World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 89.94 meters. This was a new national record and the second-best throw in the world that year. Chopra's victory was a historic moment for India, as it was the first time that an Indian athlete had won a gold medal in a track and field event at the World Championships.
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 87.58 meters. This was an Olympic record and the first gold medal for India in athletics at the Olympics. Chopra's victory was a major upset, as he was not considered to be one of the favorites to win the gold medal.
- 2018 Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 88.06 meters. This was a new Asian record and the second-best throw in the world that year. Chopra's victory was a major milestone for Indian athletics, as it was the first time that an Indian athlete had won a gold medal in a track and field event at the Asian Games.
- 2018 Commonwealth Games: Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 86.47 meters. This was a personal best for Chopra and the best throw by an Indian athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Chopra's silver medal was a major achievement for Indian athletics, as it was the first time that an Indian athlete had won a medal in the javelin throw event at the Commonwealth Games.
- 2017 Asian Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 85.73 meters. This was a new national record and the third-best throw in the world that year. Chopra's victory was a major breakthrough for Indian athletics, as it was the first time that an Indian athlete had won a gold medal in a track and field event at the Asian Athletics Championships.
- 2016 South Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event with a throw of 82.23 meters. This was a personal best for Chopra and the best throw by an Indian athlete at the South Asian Games. Chopra's gold medal was a major achievement for Indian athletics, as it was the first time that an Indian athlete had won a gold medal in the javelin throw event at the South Asian Games.