August 2, 2022

Neeraj Chopra - Boy With The Golden Arm

ABHRA YASH

Indian javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra has clinched Gold medal at various international sporting events, here is a quick look.

2016 was a breakthrough year for Neeraj Chopra, he bagged gold medal at South Asian Games in Guwahati with a throw of 82.23m.

Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win at 2016 World U20 Championships in Poland, was a milestone moment in his early career days.

In 2017, Neeraj Chopra won his 3rd gold medal at Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar with a throw of 85.23 metres.

In 2018, Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw gold medal at the Commonwealth Games but missed his then-personal best by 1cm.

In 2018, Neeraj Chopra won his 5th gold medal at the Asian Games at Jakarta, he also served as flag-bearer at the games.

On 7 August 2020, Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian Olympian to win a gold medal in athletics with a throw of 87.58 m.

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