Neeraj Chopra Olympic Gold Medalist Honorary Rank in Territorial Army Lieutenant Colonel

Neeraj Chopra Post in Indian Army: Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has got a big responsibility in the Indian Army. Neeraj Chopra has been given the title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Neeraj Chopra is one of the best players in the world in spear throw. Neeraj has won the gold medal in the Jewelin throw for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Now he has been given the post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.

Neeraj Chopra becomes lieutenant colonel

Neeraj Chopra has been included under the Para-31 of India’s Territorial Army Regulation, 1948. India’s President Draupadi Murmu has rank him the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Earlier, Neeraj Rajputana was in the post of Subedar in Rifles. Neeraj joined the Indian Army in the post of Naib Subedar in 2016.

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal

Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in the spear throw in the Tokyo Olympics. He became the first track and field athlete to win a personal gold medal for the country. In his second attempt, Neeraj secured the first place with a distance of 87.58 meters and won Gold. He won the first gold for India at the Tokyo Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, in Paris Olympics 2024, Neeraj brought a silver medal for India. Neeraj Chopra has received many advertisements after winning two consecutive medals in the Olympics. This improves their earnings. Neeraj married professional tennis player Himani More in 2025 this year. Prior to Neeraj, there are many athletes part of the Territorial Army. Former captain of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni is also in the Territorial Army.

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