Biography
Neeraj Chopra is the Javelin Thrower Star and an Indian athlete. He became the most popular and Handsome athlete at this time. Neeraj won the gold medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Neeraj made Indians feel proud.
After winning the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics in 2020, Neeraj Chopra’s net worth has gone up to 4.5 million dollars and The followers of Neeraj Chopra’s Instagram have also increased from 500K to 4 million.
Who is Neeraj Chopra?
Neeraj is an amazing History maker in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Neeraj has become a javelin star and also a great idol for the youth of the future. He has won victory in many Javelin competitions till now.
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| Name | Neeraj Chopra |
| Nickname | Nijju |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1997 |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Birth Place | Panipat, Haryana, India |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Panipat, Haryana, India |
| Professional | Track and field |
| Coach | Uwe Hohn |
| Gender | Male |
| Education | DAV College, Chandigarh |
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Birthday
He was born on 24 December 1997 in Panipat, Haryana, India. He is celebrated his birthday every year on 24 December with family and loved ones.
Physical Stats
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Age
He was born on 24 December 1997 in Panipat, Haryana, India. He is 25 years and Seven Month Old as of July 2023 young athlete. He raised the head of our country with pride in the Tokyo Olympic match. He represented India and won the gold medal for our country.
| Neeraj Chopra Age | 25 Years |
Height
| Height in Feet | 5’11 Inches |
| Height in Centimeters | 180 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.80 m |
Weight
| Neeraj Chopra Weight in KG | 86 KG |
| Weight in Pounds | 189.59 LBS |
Education
Neeraj Chopra’s Education, He Graduated from Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh and even Neeraj though is continuing his Studies, he is still Pursuing B.A. From Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar.
| School | DAV College, Chandigarh |
| College | Graduated from Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh |
| Recently College | Pursuing B.A. from Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar |
Social Media
| KulFiy | Neeraj Chopra | Visit |
| 6.2 M Followers | Visit | |
| 936K Followers | Visit | |
| 925.4K Followers | Visit | |
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| YouTube | 124K Subscriber | Visit |
| IMBD | Neeraj | Visit |
| Neeraj | Visit |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Javelin Thrower | Thrower Jan Zelezy |
| Favorite Singers | KD and Rajendra Kharkia |
| Favorite Film | Rocky series and Laal Rang (2016) |
| Favorite Actor | Akshay Kumar and Randeep Hooda |
| Favorite Virtual Game | Javelin Master 2, Brothers in Arms and Aspaltate |
| Favorite Food | North Indian Food |
| Favorite | Footballer Messi |
| Favorite Cricketer and sportsman | Virat Kohli |
| Hobbies | Driving |
Awards
Neeraj won the awards⬇
| 2018 | Arjuna Award |
| 2020 | Vishist Seva Medal (Republic Day Honours) |
Gift Prize Money
| Who gave the prize money? | Prize Money |
| Punjab Government | 2 Crore Rupees |
| BCCI | 1 Crore Rupees |
| Manipur Government | 1 Crore Rupees |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 Crore Rupees |
| Byju’s | 2 Crore Rupees |
| IndiGo Airline | Free Travel for a whole 1 Year |
| Mahindra Mahindra | SUV XUV700 Car |
Girlfriend
He has no Girlfriend, He did not think of getting into a relationship with anyone till now because he wants to make his career first.
| Girlfriend | NA |
Family
Neeraj Chopra Family members:- They are five members in Neeraj’s family including him.
Neeraj Chopra Family background:- He belongs to a farmer’s family and lives in Khandra Village Panipat district, Haryana.
| Mother’s Name | Saroj Devi |
| Father’s Name | Satish Kumar |
| Siblings | Sarita and Sangeeta |
Family Photo of Neeraj
Father
Neeraj Chopra’s father’s name is Satish Kumar Chopra and he is a farmer. Neeraj’s father is proud of his son that he was able to illuminate the name of his country by coming out of his small village.
Photo of Neeraj with his Father
Mother
Neeraj Chopra’s mother’s name is Saroj Devi and she is a Housemaker.
Photo of Neeraj With his Mother
Wife
Neeraj is not married yet, he is unmarried. Neeraj has to say about marriage that he wants to make his career first after that he will think of getting married. And so far he is not in any mood for marriage.
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Distance in Javelin Threw
Neeraj Chopra is the first-ever athlete who won the gold medal in the track and field category. He covered a distance of 87.58m in the Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has created an Indian History in the Olympics.
| Year | Staging | Place | Date |
| 2013 | 69.66 meters | Patiala, India | 26 Jul |
| 2014 | 70.19 meters | Patiala, India | 17 Aug |
| 2015 | 81.04 meters | Patiala, India | 31 Dec |
| 2016 | 86.48 meters | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 23 Jul |
| 2017 | 85.63 meters | Patiala, India | 2 Jun |
| 2018 | 88.06 meters | Jakarta, Indonesia | 27 Aug |
| 2020 | 87.86 meters | South Africa | 28 Jan |
| 2021 | 88.07 meters | Patiala, India | 5 Mar |
Global Javelin Throw Records
| Year | Battle | Place | Javelin throw Distance |
| 2013 | World Youth Championships | Donetsk, Ukraine | 66.75 m |
| 2015 | Asian Championships | Wuhan, China | 70.50 m |
| 2016 | 2016 South Asian Games | Guwahati, India | 82.23 m |
| 2016 | Asian Junior Championships | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 77.60 m |
| 2016 | World U20 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 86.48 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Jinhua, China | 82.11 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Jiaxing, China | 83.32 m |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series | Taipei, Taiwan | 79.90 m |
| 2017 | Asian Championships | Bhubaneswar, India | 85.23 m |
| 2017 | IAAF Diamond League | Paris, France | 84.67 m |
| 2017 | IAAF Diamond League | Fontvieille, Monaco | 78.92 m |
| 2017 | IAAF Diamond League | Zurich, Switzerland | 83.80 m |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 82.26 m |
| 2018 | Offenburg Speerwurf Meeting | Offenburg, Germany | 82.80 m |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 86.47 m |
| 2018 | IAAF Diamond League | Doha, Qatar | 87.43 m |
| 2018 | IAAF Diamond League | Eugene, Oregon, USA | 80.81 m |
| 2018 | IAAF Diamond League | Rabat, Morocco | 83.32 m |
| 2018 | IAAF Diamond League | Zurich, Switzerland | 85.73 m |
| 2018 | Sotteville Athletics Meet | Sotteville-lès-Rouen, France | 85.17 m |
| 2018 | Savo Games | Lapinlahti, Finland | 85.69 m |
| 2018 | Asian Games | Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia | 88.06 m |
| 2020 | Athletics Central North West League Meeting, (qualifying event for Summer Olympics) | South Africa | 87.86 m |
| 2021 | Meeting Cidade de Lisboa | Portugal | 83.18 m |
| 2021 | Folksam Grand Prix | Sweden | 80.96 m |
| 2021 | Kourtane Games | Finland | 86.79 m |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 87.58 m |
Javelin Throws Coaches
| Gary Calvert |
| Naseem Ahmad |
| Klaus Bartonietz |
| Werner Daniels |
| Uwe Hohn (Personal Trainer) |
Gold Medals
Gold Medals of Neeraj Chopra
| 2016 | South Asian Games in Guwahati, India |
| 2016 | World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland |
| 2017 | Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar, India |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia |
| 2018 | Sotteville Athletics Meet in Sotteville-les-Rouen, France |
| 2018 | Savo Games in Lapinlahti, Finland |
| 2018 | Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia |
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympics 2020 Tokyo in Japan |
Silver Medals
Silver Medals of Neeraj
| 2016 | Asian Junior Championships in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series in Jinhua, China |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series in Jiaxing, China |
| 2018 | Offenburg Speerwurf Meeting in Offenburg, Germany |
Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal of Neeraj
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix Series in Taipei, Taiwan |
Neeraj Chopra with Modi Ji
Net Worth
| Neeraj Chopra Net Worth 2023 | $4.5 Million (Around 33 Crore) |
| Net Worth 2022 | $2 to $3 Million |
| Net Worth 2021 | NA |
| Net Worth 2020 | NA |
| Net Worth 2019 | NA |
Dog
Neeraj Chopra recently met with the Shooting Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra. And Abhinav Bindra gave golden retriever a dog named Tokyo to Neeraj Chopra as a gift.
Car Collection
Neeraj Chopra belongs to a farmer family, where he was not interested in any vehicles from the beginning, due to which he does not have a huge collection of cars and bikes.
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Frequently Asked Question
Who is Neeraj Chopra?
Neeraj Chopra is the Javelin Thrower Star and an Indian athlete.
Can Neeraj Chopra win Olympic gold?
Yes, Neeraj won the gold medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Neeraj made Indians feel proud.
Is Neeraj Chopra in the army?
Yes, He holds the rank of a Subedar in the Indian Army.
How old is Neeraj Chopra?
He was born on 24 December 1997 in Panipat, Haryana, India. He is 25 years old as of 2023.
Who is Neeraj Chopra’s manager?
Sudeep Kanodia is the manager of Neeraj.
What is the longest throw of Neeraj Chopra?
His longest Javelin throw is 89.94 meter.
What is the rank of Neeraj Chopra in the army?
He holds the rank of a Subedar in the Indian Army.
What is the Salary of Neeraj Chopra?
His monthly Income is Rs. 30 lakhs approx.
What is the Net worth of Neeraj Chopra?
His Net Worth is 4.5 million dollars approx.
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