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