All Eyes on Neeraj Chopra: From Tokyo Triumph to Paris Olympics 2024

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who made history by winning a gold medal at Tokyo 2020, will compete in the Men's Javelin Throw event today.

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As all eyes focus on India's 'Golden Boy,' let's highlight some of Neeraj Chopra's remarkable milestones

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Gold in Tokyo: Neeraj secured the Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020 with a throw of 87.58 meters

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Second-place finish in Eugene Diamond League

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In 2023, Neeraj finished second at the Eugene Diamond League with a throw of 83.80 meters, behind Czech athlete Jakub Vadlejch's 84.24 meters

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Gold at World Athletics Championship

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Neeraj won India's first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, in 2023 with a throw of 88.17 meters

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Padma Shri awardee in 2022

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He was honoured with the Padma Shri

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India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2022 by the then-President Ram Nath Kovind

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All Eyes on Neeraj Chopra: From Tokyo Triumph to Paris Olympics 2024

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who made history by winning a gold medal at Tokyo 2020, will compete in the Men's Javelin Throw event today.

As all eyes focus on India's 'Golden Boy,' let's highlight some of Neeraj Chopra's remarkable milestones

Gold in Tokyo: Neeraj secured the Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020 with a throw of 87.58 meters

Second-place finish in Eugene Diamond League

In 2023, Neeraj finished second at the Eugene Diamond League with a throw of 83.80 meters, behind Czech athlete Jakub Vadlejch's 84.24 meters

Gold at World Athletics Championship

Neeraj won India's first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, in 2023 with a throw of 88.17 meters

Padma Shri awardee in 2022

He was honoured with the Padma Shri

India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2022 by the then-President Ram Nath Kovind

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