Neeraj Chopra Indian Athlete Born 1997 in Panipat district
Neeraj Chopra · javelin thrower and athletics competitor · Indian
Biography
Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra was born on 24 December 1997 in Panipat district.
Career
He plays athletics.
Recognition
Neeraj Chopra received an Arjuna Award in 2018. Further recognition came with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games (2021) and the Padma Shri in sports (2022). Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Padma Shri in sports | Won | |
| 2021 | Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games | Won | |
| 2018 | Arjuna Award | Won |
Neeraj Chopra on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 9M @neeraj____chopra
- Engagement rate
- 2.40% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 215,308
- Average comments
- 656 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Neeraj Chopra Photos
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Photo: President of India · CC BY 3.0 -
Photo: President of India · CC BY 3.0 -
Photo: Athletics Federation of India · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Neeraj Chopra?
Neeraj Chopra is 28 years old, born on 24 December 1997 in Panipat district.
What is Neeraj Chopra’s nationality?
Neeraj Chopra is Indian, born in Panipat district.
Has Neeraj Chopra won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Padma Shri in sports (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q24955843), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Anass Sedrati · CC BY-SA 4.0
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