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Who is Neeraj Chopra?
Neeraj Chopra is a Panipat-based Indian Javelin Thrower, Field and Track Athlete, Gold Medalist, and Sports Personality. Neeraj Chopra has done India proud by qualifying for the IAAF Diamond League in the top five. In actuality, the Diamond League finals will take place on August 30, 2018.
Early life and Childhood
Neeraj Chopra was born in Khandra Village, Panipat, Haryana, on December 24, 1997. (India).
As a result, this Indian Javelin Throw Athlete is roughly 20 years old in 2018.
Satish Kumar (Father) and Saroj Devi are his parents (Mother).
In Khandra Village, he was nurtured by his parents, brothers, and sister.
Neeraj belongs to the “Roar” Caste and practices Hinduism.
His ancestry is South Asian (Brown Indian descent).
Education Details
He finished elementary school at Chandra Village’s Government School.
Following that, he joined DAV College in Chandigarh to obtain her Bachelor’s degree.
Professional Career
In addition to Neeraj, Johannes Vetter, Thomas Rohler, Andreas Hoffman, and Magnus Kirt have qualified for the league.
Chopra is now in sixth place with 12 points from three appearances.
The first Diamond League was held in Doha, and he finished fourth with a throw of 87.43 meters.
During the Eugene tournament, he finished sixth with an 80.81 m throw.
Chopra, 20, won the CWG gold medal earlier this year with a throw of 86.47 meters.
As a result, he has qualified for the Diamond League finals with an 85.17 m throw.
Meanwhile, the remaining squads for the league will be determined during an IAAF meeting on August 18 in Birmingham.
Net Worth and Salary
Neeraj Chopra has Rs. 25 Lakh Indian Rupees
More Facts about Neeraj Chopra
| Full Birth Name | Neeraj Chopra. |
| Nick name | Neeraj. |
| Working As | Javelin Throw Athlete. |
| Age (As of 2018) | 21 years old. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 24 December 1997. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Khandra Village, Panipat, Haryana (India). |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Citizenship | Indian. |
| Star Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Capricorn. |
| Ethnicity | Brown (South-Asian). |
| Caste | Ror. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Current Residence | Khandra Village, Panipat, Haryana (India). |
| Coach | Uwe Hohn (German Javelin Thrower). |
| Famous For | Sixth Finalist of IAAF Diamond League. |
| Achivements | 1. Gold Medal in South Asian Games of (2016). 2. Gold Medal in Commonwealth Games (2018). 3. IAAF Diamond League Finalist with a throw of 87.43 m. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5′ 10″. Centimeters: 178 cm. Meters: 1.78 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65 Kg. Pounds: 143 lbs. |
| Biceps Size | 14.5 inches. |
| Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 38-32-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Tattoos details? | None. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Satish Kumar. Mother: Saroj Devi. |
| Siblings | Brother: Will Update. Sister: Not Known. |
| Relatives | Will Update. |
| Personal Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried. |
| Dating History? | Will Update. |
| Girlfriend (Fiancee) | Not Known. |
| Wife/Spouse Name | Will Marry soon. |
| Children | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Government School. |
| College/University | DAV College, Chandigarh. |
| Likes, Hobby & Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Shahrukh Khan. Actress: Katrina Kalf. |
| Dream Holiday Destination | Shimla. |
| Favorite Color | Blue. |
| Love to do | Listen to music, Travelling. |
| Favorite Dishes | Non-Veg Food. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (as of 2018) | Rs. 25 Lakh Indian Rupees (approx). |
| Monthly Salary, Earnings & Income Details | Rs. 2,00,000 INR. |
| Contact Details | |
| Office Address | None. |
| Home Details | House in Khandra, Panipat City, Haryana. |
| Mobile or Phone Number | +91XXXXXXXXXX |
| Email Address | Will update soon. |
| Official Website | None. |
Relationship Status
Neeraj Chopra enjoys traveling and listening to music in his spare time.
Meanwhile, no information regarding his partner or relationship status is available.
He is currently single and looking for his future wife.
Body Measurement
Chopra height stands 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
In addition, his body weight is around 65 Kg (143 pounds) approx.
Social Media
Chopra has 6.2m followers on Instagram.
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Trivia
- Neeraj Chopra is an Indian Javelin Thrower, Field and Track Athlete, Gold Medal Winner, and Sports Personality from Khandra Village, Panipat.
- The Haryana boy has made India proud by entering in top five to qualify IAAF Diamond League.
- In fact, the finals of the Diamond League will hold on August 30, 2018.Besides Neeraj, others qualified for the league are Johannes Vetter, Thomas Rohler, Andreas Hoffman and Magnus Kirt.
- Earlier this year, 20-year-old Chopra, won the CWG gold with a throw of 86.47 m.Therefore, he has sealed his place for the Diamond league finals with 85.17 m throw.
- Meanwhile, the remaining squads for the league will be decided on August 18 meeting held in Birmingham decided by IAAF.
