Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block, New Delhi on October 22, 2025. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials of the Indian Army and Territorial Army were present on the occasion. Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra is an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence.
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Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block, New Delhi.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials of the Indian Army and Territorial Army were present on the occasion.
About Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra
Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra was born on 24 December 1997 in Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana, he has brought immense pride to the Nation and the Armed Forces through his remarkable accomplishments in international athletics.
Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra, who joined the Indian Army in 2016, has served with the Rajputana Rifles of the Indian Army.
Star javelin Neeraj Chopra thrower created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic Gold Medal in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
He continued his stellar performance by winning a Silver Medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and a Gold Medal at the World Athletics Championships in 2023.
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He has also secured multiple Gold Medals at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League events. His personal best throw of 90.23 metres (2025) stands as a milestone in Indian sporting history.
Awards And Honoured
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and exemplary service to the nation, Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra was granted Honorary commission in the Territorial Army by President Smt Droupadi Murmu on April 16, 2025.
Earlier, Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Static Current Affairs related to Neeraj Chopra for upcoming exams
- Born: 24 December 1997, Khandra, Haryana
- Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Weight: 86 kg (190 lb)
- Spouse: Himani Mor
- Sport: Athletics Track and field
- Event: Javelin throw
- Years of service in Indian Army: 2016–present
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: Gold medal
- 2024 Paris Olympic Games: Silver medal
- 2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold medal
- 2022 Eugene World Championships: Silver medal
- 2022 Zurich Diamond League: First place (Gold medal)
- 2023 Eugene Diamond League: Second place (Silver medal)
- 2024 Brussels Diamond League: Second place (Silver medal)
- 2025 Zurich Diamond League: Second place (Silver medal)
- 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games: Gold medal
- 2018 Jakarta Asian Games: Gold medal
- 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games: Gold medal
- 2017 Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships: Gold medal
- 2016 Guwahati South Asian Games: Gold medal
- 2016 Bydgoszcz U20 World Championships: Gold medal
- 2016 Ho Chi Minh City U20 Asian Championships: Silver medal
Static Current Affairs related to Indian Army for upcoming exams
- Formation: 26 January 1950 (as current service) and 1 April 1895 (as Indian Army)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Army Day: 15 January
- Commander-in-Chief: President Droupadi Murmu
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Anil Chauhan
- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): General Upendra Dwivedi
- Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS): Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh
- Notable Commanders: Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and General K. S. Thimayya
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