Neeraj Chopra

Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020): India’s first track-and-field Olympic gold with a throw of 88.58 m. Outlook India Alight India World Athletics Champion (Budapest 2023): First Indian to win gold at the World Championships with 88.17 m. India Today +1 The Times of India +1 Olympic Silver (Paris 2024): Season-best throw of 89.45 m, finishing second. NDTV Sports +15 Hindustan Times +15 The Indian Express +15 Diamond League Milestone (2025): Became the first Indian to surpass the 90 m mark in international competition with a throw of 90.23 m at Doha. The Indian Express +8 Wikipedia +8 The Economic Times +8 Neeraj Chopra Classic: Won the inaugural event held in Bengaluru in July 2025 with a dominant throw of 86.18 m.

Neeraj’s success stems from a blend of raw talent, consistent training, and technical refinement—particularly in his run-up, power position, and follow-through. His biomechanics, arm speed, and mental focus enable regular throws in the 87–90 m range. He’s also been ranked the top male javelin thrower in the world for 2024 by Track and Field News, despite facing strong global rivals.

Neeraj trained early under coach Naseem Ahmed at Panchkula’s Athletics Nursery. He’s expressed admiration for javelin legend Jan Železný, whose techniques greatly influenced him. More recently, Železný has been involved in guiding Chopra's technical development. Neeraj credits his parents and coaches for their unwavering support.

Recent Highlight: In May 2025, Chopra threw 90.23 m at the Doha Diamond League, setting both a personal and national record, and received a congratulatory message from India’s Prime Minister.