The personal best throw of Neeraj Chopra was recorded at 88.07m, which he completed in the Indian Grand prix, know his biography, career, awards and net worth
Chopra holds the position of Junior Commissioned officer (JCO) in the Indian army and he usually participates in the Javelin throw events. His personal best throw was 88.07m.
The personal best throw of Neeraj Chopra
The personal best throw of Neeraj Chopra is 88.07m which he completed in the third leg of the Indian Grand Prix, which was held in Patiala.
He would be making a debut in the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Although, it should be the Rio Olympics, which should have been first Olympics, but he couldn’t qualify for it. During the Olympic qualification mark, in the world U-20 Championships, which was held in Poland, he threw at a record of 86.48m, but the results came two weeks after the deadline.
Reacting to the same, during an interview with the Times of India, he said, “If I had thrown the same distance that I have achieved in Poland, I would have won a Bronze medal in the Rio Olympics.”
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Early life of Neeraj Chopra, Biography And Family
Chopra belongs from Khandra village, which comes under Panipat district, Haryana. He did his schooling from DAV College, Chandigarh. He even donated Rs. 2 lakhs in the PM Cares fund for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 31, 2020.
Net worth of Neeraj Chopra
The estimated net worth of Chopra is $1-$3 million. He also gets sponsorship from JSW Sports and Sports Authority of India.
Its bound to massively elevate after him winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with the Haryana government announcing a Rs.6 crore prize for him whilst the BCCI will reward him with Rs.1 crore.
Neeraj Chopra Javelin throw, achievements, awards and record
During the 2016 South Asian Games, Chopra had won a gold medal for throwing at a distance of 82.23m and went on to level the Indian national record.
During the 2016 IAAF World U-20 championship, which was held in Bygodzcz, Poland, he had won a gold medal and he also went on to create junior world record.
Chopra again won a gold medal in the 2017 Asian athletic Championship at a distance of 85.23m
During the 2018 Commonwealth games, he created the season best record 86.47m in the men’s javelin throw.
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