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How Old is Neeraj Chopra?
Indian javelin star — live age, birthday and a short biography.
28 years old
Born December 24, 1997 · 28 years, 9 months, 12 days
Quick biography
Neeraj Chopra was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village, Haryana, India. Introduced to the javelin as a teenager, he quickly rose through junior ranks, winning gold at the 2016 World U20 Championships.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), his throw of 87.58m won gold — making him the first Indian ever to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, and only the second Indian to win individual Olympic gold.
Career highlights
- ✦2016 — Wins gold at the World U20 Championships.
- ✦2018 — Wins gold at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
- ✦2021 — Wins Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 — a first for Indian athletics.
- ✦2023 — Becomes World Champion in Budapest.
- ✦2024 — Wins Olympic silver at Paris 2024.
Personal life in brief
Chopra serves as a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army.
Legacy & influence
He added the World Championship gold in Budapest 2023 and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming one of India’s most beloved and most-searched athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Neeraj Chopra?
Neeraj Chopra was born on December 24, 1997. His live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
What did Neeraj Chopra win at the Olympics?
Gold in javelin at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024.
Why is Neeraj Chopra famous?
He is the first Indian ever to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics.
What is Neeraj Chopra’s best throw?
His personal best is 89.94m, thrown in Stockholm in 2022.
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