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Born December 24, 1997 (age 28) • Panipat • India
Awards And Honors Asian Games • Commonwealth Games • Olympic Games

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Neeraj Chopra of India smiles on the podium, holding up his gold medal and a bouquet after winning the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra of India prepares to throw a javelin during the men's javelin event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, with Olympic rings visible in the background.
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