Neeraj Chopra: India's Javelin Star


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From Village to Victory

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Education and Early Life

[{"selector":"#anim-b7d81996-6bda-4ade-a17a-5b1bad34618a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4caf3257-78da-402a-b2ef-812e7dd96466","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-98.36065%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Collegechalo Born in 1997, Chopra's early life was shaped in Khandra village. Despite dropping out of DAV College, Chandigarh, to join the Indian Army, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree, showcasing his commitment to education.

Army Service and Recognition

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Olympic Glory and Beyond

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A Role Model

[{"selector":"#anim-5e3eedb4-aac4-4f0f-9947-28cd4a2e0aa1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-009d8e1c-233d-457d-b580-0da26d423bef","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-98.36065%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Collegechalo The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will forever be etched in India's sporting history as Chopra clinched the gold in javelin throw. This historic win was followed by numerous accolades, including World Championships gold and the Padma Shri award.