By Neha Yadav
Published Aug 06, 2024

Hindustan Times
Sports

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All eyes on Neeraj Chopra: From Tokyo to Paris Olympics

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Men's Javelin Throw event today scripted history by clinching a gold medal in Tokyo 2020. 

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As all eyes are locked on the "Golden Boy" of India, let's take a look at some of Neeraj Chopra's remarkable milestones.

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Gold in Tokyo

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The champion brought home the Olympic gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 edition with a throw of 87.58 meters.

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Second-place finish in Eugene Diamond League

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Neeraj Chopra recorded a second-place finish in the Eugene Diamond League 2023 with a throw of 83.80m behind Czech athlete Jakub Vadlech (84.24m).

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Gold at World Athletics Championship

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Power thrower Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary in 2023 with a throw of 88.17m.

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Padma Shri awardee in 2022

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He also received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of India in 2022, presented by the then President of India Ram Nath Kovind.

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