Neeraj Chopra: Biography| Gold Medalist| Javelin Thrower

Who has made India famous in the world of Javelin throwing? Let’s give you a clue, he has an impressive collection of gold medals from the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships and a Diamond League title. Yes, he is another than Neeraj Chopra and this biography helps you understand more about him, his career and his achievements. Early Life & Career Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin thrower in Panipat, Haryana. He comes from a farming family and is the eldest among his siblings. Neeraj’s introduction to athletics came when he impressed javelin thrower Jaiveer Choudhary with his initial throw of 40 meters at a nearby sports centre. This began his journey into javelin throwing and he began training under coach Naseem Ahmad at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula. Currently, he is number one in the Men’s Javelin throw.