The Doha Diamond League is scheduled to start on Friday, 10, 2024. This event will mark the beginning of Neeraj Chopra’s high-stakes 2024 Olympic season and his first competition since the previous year’s Asian Games.
Neeraj Chopra is a Junior Commissioned Officer Subedar in the Indian Army, an Indian track and field athlete and an Olympic and World Champion in the men’s javelin throw. He is the first Asian athlete to win the first Olympic gold medal in javelin and the first Asian to win gold in his event at the World Championship.
He has also made a name for himself as the first track and field athlete from India to win the World Under 20 Championships in 2016, achieving the record throw of 86. 48 m and becoming the first Indian athlete to set a world record.
| Name | Neeraj Chopra |
| Birthdate | December 24, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Khandra, Panipat district, Haryana, India |
| Family Background | Haryanvi Ror family with a farming background |
| Siblings | Two sisters |
| Education | BVN Public School (schooling), DAV College, Chandigarh (higher education) |
| Athletic Journey | Showed natural talent for athletics from an early age |
| Training | Started training at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana, under coach Naseem Ahmad |
| Achievements | He became the under-16 national champion in javelin throw by 2012, won first international medal (silver) at the Youth Olympic Games qualification in Bangkok in 2014 |
Upcoming Tournaments
He’ll compete in India at the Federation Cup (May 12-15) and in Finland at the Paavo Nurmi Games (June 18).
Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics from July 26 to August 11, with key events on his calendar.
Before these, he’ll throw at the Doha Diamond League (May 10). These meets are pivotal for Chopra’s Olympic prep, offering high-level competition and a chance to hone his skills.
He has been practicing really hard for these upcoming tournaments to give his best and make his country proud.
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Fans are eagerly waiting to witness his next performance. Let’s get to know more about Neeraj Chopra in the write up below:
Is Neeraj Chopra Married?
No, currently, Neeraj Chopra is not married and has not been seen with or been linked with any female in the past. He is currently focused on his career, keeping dating and marriage aside for some time.
Neeraj Chopra Family Background
Neeraj Chopra was born in Khandra village, in the Panipat district of Haryana, India. His family is that of a harayanvi ror background with agriculture as the main occupation.
| Relationship | Name | Occupation |
| Father | Satish Kumar | Farmer |
| Mother | Saroj Devi | Homemaker |
| Eldest Brother | Neeraj Chopra | Athlete |
| Younger Sister | Sangeeta | – |
| Younger Sister | Sarita | – |
Neeraj Chopra’s Early Life
He has shown a natural talent for athletics since his childhood and his family encouraged him to join a gymnasium in Panipat to lose weight. It was from there that he started to develop a jevelin throw and after watching children nearby practice sports, he quickly started practicing.
Chopra’s interest in the javelin throw led him to undergo training at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchakula by Coach Naseem Ahmed and in 2012 he became the Under 16 National Champion.
In 2014, he won his first international silver medal at the youth Olympic Games qualification competition in Bangkok, and from then on began the golden phase of Neeraj, which has continued until now.
Neeraj Chopra Career
The events after Neeraj Chopra’s winning the silver medal at the youth Olympic Games qualification competition in Bangkok are below:
| Achievement | Year | Event | Location | Result | Description |
| World U20 Championship Gold Medal | 2016 | IAAF World U20 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 86.48m | Set a world junior record with this throw |
| Sotteville Athletics Meet Gold Medal | 2018 | Sotteville Athletics Meet | France | 85.17m | Continued his winning streak in international competitions |
| Savo Games Gold Medal | 2018 | Savo Games | Finland | 85.6m | Demonstrated his dominance in the javelin throw event |
| Commonwealth Games Gold Medal | 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 86.47m | Secured a gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games |
| Asian Games Gold Medal | 2018 | Asian Games | Jakarta, Indonesia | 88.06m | Won the gold medal at the prestigious Asian Games |
| Summer Olympics Gold Medal | 2021 | Tokyo Olympics | Tokyo, Japan | 87.58m | Made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics |
| World Athletics Championship Gold Medal | 2023 | World Athletics Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 88.17m | He cemented his status as a top athlete by winning the World Championships |
Final Words
India has high expectations from Neeraj Chopra given his previous achievements and the upcoming Doha Diamond League tournament, hoping for him to overwhelm the audience with another remarkable performance from his side. He is now ready to give his best and meet the expectations that his nation has for him.
