Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has got a big responsibility in the indian Army. Neeraj Chopra has been given the title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Neeraj Chopra is one of the best players in the world in javelin throw. Neeraj has won the gold medal in javelin throw for india in tokyo Olympics 2021. Now he has been given the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the indian Army.

Neeraj Chopra becomes Lieutenant Colonel

Neeraj Chopra has been included under Para-31 of India's Territorial army Regulations, 1948. President of india Draupadi Murmu has given him the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Earlier, Neeraj was in the post of Subedar in Rajputana Rifles. Neeraj joined the indian army in 2016 as Naib Subedar.

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal

Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in javelin throw at the tokyo Olympics. He became the first track and field athlete to win an individual gold medal for the country. Neeraj won the gold by securing the first position with a distance of 87.58 meters in his second attempt. He won the first gold for india in the tokyo Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal

While Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the tokyo Olympics. Neeraj also brought the silver medal for india in the paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj Chopra has received many advertising offers after winning two consecutive medals in the Olympics. This improves his earnings. Neeraj married professional tennis player Himani Mor in the year 2025. Before Neeraj, many athletes are part of the Territorial Army. Former indian cricket team captain mahendra singh dhoni is also in the Territorial Army.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

14/05/2025 08:43 PM