Unkonwn Facts About Javelin Boy Neeraj chopra

BY - Shvianshi Srivastava

Neeraj Chopra was an obese kid at 12 with 90 kg weight

Born on December 24, 1997 Neeraj Chopra hails from Khandra village which in Panipat district, Haryana

As a kid, Neeraj enjoyed playing Volleyball. Later in life javelin became his first love

He wanted to be a cricketer but eventually took up javelin

Since his win in the U-20 championship in 2016, he had been appointed Naib Subedar in Indian Army

Since his win in the U-20 championship in 2016, he had been appointed Naib Subedar in Indian Army

He was included in the Forbes India 30 under 30 list released in 2019.

He is a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri

He is the first Indian to grab gold medal in the javelin throw at the Asian Games