Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver At Paris Olympics 2024

Neeraj Chopra: The Farm Boy Who Turned a Spear into a Symbol of National Pride

His journey from a humble farmer’s son in a small village in Haryana to becoming the golden boy of India is nothing short of inspirational.

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Neeraj’s introduction to javelin throw was purely accidental. At the age of 11, he came across a group of athletes practicing javelin throw in Panipat

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Neeraj’s first major breakthrough came in 2012 when he won gold at National Junior Championships with a throw of 68.46 meters.

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