Neeraj Chopra became India's first track and field gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympics
After becoming first Indian to win a silver medal at World Athletics Championships last year, he topped it with a gold in Budapest, Hungary on 27 August, 2023 with a throw of 88.17m
At World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian track and field athlete to become a champion in any event, at any age level
At the same World U20 Championships, Neeraj Chopra also set the world record, 86.48m, which was a first for an Indian track and field athlete. The record still stands
Neeraj Chopra set the national record in men's javelin throw with a throw of 89.94m at Stockholm Diamond League in 2022. He has held the national record since 2016
After becoming first Indian to win a Diamond League meet, Neeraj Chopra went all the way to win the finals trophy