ग्लासगो 2026 व विश्व मंच पर भारत का परचम लहराते टोक्यो ओलंपिक चैंपियन नीरज चोपड़ा (Neeraj Chopra)
At the 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026 (Glasgow CWG 2026) in Glasgow, Scotland, India's star athlete and Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra secured the Silver Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw final. Amid cold weather and high wind conditions, Neeraj hurled a best throw of 85.83 meters on his second attempt.
In the same event, India's promising throwing sensation Yashveer Singh won the Bronze Medal, securing a Double Medal feat for India. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage clinched Gold with a massive 89.75m throw, while Pakistan's Olympic Champion Arshad Nadeem exited in the initial phase.
ग्लासगो 2026: कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स की पुरुष भाला फेंक स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक जीतकर जीत का जश्न मनाते भारत के यशवीर सिंह (Yashveer Singh)
Neeraj Chopra: At a Glance (Quick Fact Sheet)
Neeraj Chopra Profile & Major Details
Neeraj Chopra's Major Career Milestones & Historic Javelin Records
टोक्यो 2020 ओलंपिक: 87.58 मीटर थ्रो के साथ ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक जीतकर 100 साल का सूखा खत्म करते नीरज चोपड़ा
1. 1st Indian Track & Field Athlete to Win Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020 - 87.58m 🥇)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold: Neeraj Chopra won Gold at Tokyo 2020 with a 87.58m throw, becoming the 1st Indian track & field athlete to win an Olympic medal. This ended India's long heartbreak after Milkha Singh (Rome 1960) and PT Usha (Los Angeles 1984) missed out closely. It was India's 2nd individual Olympic gold after Abhinav Bindra (2008).
2. 2nd Consecutive Olympic Medal at Paris 2024 (Silver Medal - 89.45m 🥈)
Paris 2024 Silver: Neeraj bagged Silver at Paris 2024 with a throw, becoming the 1st athlete from independent India to win back-to-back Olympic track & field medals.
Inspiring Journey: From 13-Year-Old Child to Subedar Major & Padma Shri Awardee
विश्व चैंपियन नीरज चोपड़ा: हरियाणा के पानीपत के खंडरा गांव से निकलकर वैश्विक ट्रैक एंड फील्ड के सिरमौर
Beginning at Age 13: Born on 24 December 1997 in Khandra village of Panipat, Haryana, Neeraj was an overweight 13-year-old child. Encouraged by his family to lose weight and gain confidence, he visited Shivaji Stadium, where watching throwers sparked his lifelong passion for Javelin.
Appointment in Indian Army: Following his historic 2016 U20 World Championship victory, the Indian Army appointed Neeraj directly as Naib Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles. He was later promoted to Subedar Major and conferred with Honorary Lt. Colonel rank in 2025.
National Honours & Civilian Awards: Government of India conferred the following top honours upon Neeraj Chopra:
Defence Ministry Confers Neeraj Chopra with 'Honorary Lt. Colonel' Rank in Territorial Army
Notification & Effective Date: On 13 May 2025, the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence issued an official notification announcing that Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the rank of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army (TA), effective retrospectively from 16 April 2025.
Purpose of Honour: This prestigious military rank recognizes Neeraj's extraordinary achievements in athletics and inspiring youth towards national service. He previously served as Subedar Major in the Rajputana Rifles regiment of the Indian Army.
What is an Honorary Rank? (MPPSC Special Exam Context)
Neeraj Chopra Major Competition Performance Table
Neeraj Chopra Career Records & Medals Table
Event
Edition
Distance
Result
Commonwealth Games
Glasgow 2026
85.83 m
Silver Medal
Doha Diamond League
Doha 2025
90.23 m
National Record
CWG 2026 India's Gold Champions & Interlinked Profiles
Explore detailed biography profiles of India's CWG 2026 Medal champions across different sports:
3. 1st Indian World Athletics Champion (Budapest 2023 Gold & Oregon 2022 Silver)
Oregon 2022 Silver (88.13m): Won Silver at Oregon 2022, ending India's 19-year medal drought at World Championships since Anju Bobby George's Bronze in Paris 2003.
Budapest 2023 World Champion (88.17m ): Clinched Gold at Budapest 2023 with 88.17m, becoming India's first ever World Athletics Champion.
तकनीकी दक्षता व ताकत का संगम: 90.23 मीटर के भारतीय राष्ट्रीय रिकॉर्ड धारक नीरज चोपड़ा
4. Doha Diamond League 2025: Historic 90.23m Indian National Record
Breaching 90m Barrier (90.23m): On May 16, 2025, at the Doha Diamond League 2025, Neeraj breached the mythical 90-meter barrier for the first time, throwing 90.23m to set a new Indian National Record.
5. U20 World Record Holder & 1st Indian Diamond League Champion
U20 World Record (86.48m): Set the U20 World Record at Bydgoszcz 2016 with a 86.48m throw, breaking Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais' record.
Diamond League Trophy (Zurich 2022 - 88.44m): Became the 1st Indian to win the Diamond League Trophy at Zurich 2022 Final.
Asian Games Double Gold: Won Gold at Jakarta 2018 (88.06m - 1st Asian Games Gold since Gurtej Singh's 1982 Bronze) and defended his title at Hangzhou 2023 (88.88m) alongside compatriot Kishore Jena (Silver 87.54m).
Arjuna Award: Conferred in 2018 for sports excellence.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: India's highest sports honour in 2021.
Padma Shri: India's 4th highest civilian honour in 2022.
Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM): Conferred by Indian Army in 2022.
Legal Provision: Granted under Section 31 of Territorial Army Regulations, 1948 with the approval of the President of India.
Eligibility: Awarded to distinguished citizens and sports icons who enhance national prestige.
Rights & Role: Conferred individuals can wear official military uniform and attend ceremonial events, parades, and defense functions.
Territorial Army: India's 'Second Line of Defense'
Definition & Role: Known as India's Second Line of Defense, TA assists the Regular Army during natural disasters, internal security, and war emergencies.
Establishment: Created on 18 August 1948 and inaugurated on 9 October 1949 by C. Rajagopalachari.
Territorial Army Day: Celebrated every year on 9 October.
राष्ट्र सेवा में दिग्गजों की भागीदारी: टेरिटोरियल आर्मी (TA) के मानद सैन्य पदों से सम्मानित भारत की प्रमुख हस्तियाँ
Prominent Personalities & Honorary Ranks in Territorial Army (Table)
Prominent Indian Personalities Holding Officer Ranks in Territorial Army
Neeraj Chopra wins Silver (85.83m) at Glasgow CWG 2026 alongside Yashveer Singh's Bronze. Complete biography covering 90.23m National Record, Tokyo 2020 Gold, Paris 2024 Silver, Budapest 2023 World Championship, Padma Shri (2022), Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army (Section 31, 9 Oct TA Day, MS Dhoni TA rank), and MPPSC/UPSC exam revision notes.
