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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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Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra joins UBS Athletics Kids Cup as co-owner

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup is one of a grassroots initiatives, designed to introduce children to sports through fun, inclusive and accessible competition.

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 closes with Glasgow passing baton to Ahmedabad

One of the defining moments of the closing ceremony was a unique Indo-Scottish 'jugalbandi', with musicians and dancers from both nations coming together in a cultural collaboration

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8: India medal tally - 23; Neeraj, Yash Vir get historic double podium

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8: Gold medals from Judokas Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh take India to 23 medals. Tejaswin also secured historic bronze in decathlon.

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 2:54 AM IST

CWG 2026 India vs Pakistan: Neeraj vs Arshad live event time, streaming

While medals are at stake, the contest carries an added layer of intrigue. Every meeting between the two Asian superstars has become one of the most anticipated events in global athletics.

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 July 31 India schedule, live time IST, streaming

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8: Check India's full July 31 schedule, events, athletes, medal chances and timings in IST across boxing, athletics, Judo and more

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 highlights: Lovepreet wins silver, Seema bags bronze

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7: Sri Lanka's Pathirage topped qualifying with 82.84m; Neeraj, Rohit and Yash Vir advanced, while Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem placed seventh with 78.63m.

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 4:35 AM IST

Neeraj in perfect shape ahead of CWG: Indian coach Radhakrishnan Nair

Chopra, who won gold in the 2018 Games in Gold Coast in Australia with a throw of 86.47m, missed the 2022 edition due to an injury.

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

CWG 2026: Why athletics could be India's biggest medal source in Glasgow

With wrestling, shooting and badminton absent, India heads to Glasgow with its strongest-ever athletics squad, making track and field the country's biggest Commonwealth Games medal hope

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

CWG 2026: Full schedule, live event time (IST), Indian athletes, streaming

India has named a 120-member contingent for Glasgow 2026 across 13 disciplines. Athletics accounts for the largest representation, followed by boxing, judo and weightlifting

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Neeraj intensifies training in Switzerland ahead of Commonwealth Games

Neeraj Chopra had won a gold in the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast but missed the 2022 edition in Birmingham due to an injury

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra's return delivers hope and a Commonwealth Games ticket

The Olympic and World Championship medallist may not have returned to the top step of the podium, but his performance in Doha offered plenty of positives as he continues his comeback from an injury.

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

Doha Diamond League 2026: Neeraj Chopra's event live time (IST), streaming

The 28-year-old has not competed since the World Championships in Tokyo last September, where he struggled with a back injury and finished eighth with a best effort of 84.03 m

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Doha Dimaond League: Neeraj Chopra eyes fresh start after injury-hit season

Returning to competition after a nine-month absence caused by a back injury, India's Olympic champion says he is fit and ready for a demanding year featuring the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra named in athletics squad, subject to qualification

Chopra, who has not competed since the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, has been recovering from a back injury and is yet to begin his season

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

How Sri Lanka entered the 90m club and shook up Asian javelin history

His stunning 92.62m effort at the Rome Diamond League made him the second-best Asian thrower in history and the first Sri Lankan to cross the sport's most celebrated benchmark.

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

Sumit credits Neeraj Chopra for helping him break record during Para games

Antil shattered his own world record of 73.29m by an incredible 1.53 metres in the men's javelin F64, to claim the gold at the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Neeraj off to Potchefstroom as Ministry MOC greenlights pre-season camp

Chopra parted ways with Czech legend Jan Zelezny as his coach last week, deciding to partner with Chaudhary, who was his formative coach and trains javelin throwers in Panipat

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra parts ways with Jan Zelezny ahead of Asian Games 2026

Chopra acknowledged that working alongside Zelezny, widely regarded as the greatest javelin thrower of all time, proved to be a deeply enriching experience

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Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra parts ways with JSW, to set up Vel Sports

Olympic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra launches Vel Sports, his own athlete management firm, ending a decade-long association with JSW Sports

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra focusing on longevity, yet to decide 2026 season start

While expectations remain sky-high for Neeraj, recent numbers underline both the challenges and optimism attached to India's most consistent track and field star.

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 1:04 PM IST