Archive · 24 Dec 2025
PM Modi Celebrates Neeraj Chopra's Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a nice meeting with Neeraj Chopra, who is a famous javelin thrower, and his wife Himani Mor.
They talked about many things, especially sports.
Neeraj Chopra was given a special title, Lieutenant Colonel, earlier this year for his great work in sports.
This meeting happened at the Prime Minister's official home in New Delhi on a Tuesday.
Neeraj Chopra also celebrated his 28th birthday on Wednesday.
He has won many medals in athletics, including a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and a world championship.
He was born in Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor at his residence in New Delhi.
The interaction was described as warm and engaging, covering various topics with a focus on sports.
Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army earlier this year.
Neeraj Chopra celebrated his 28th birthday on Wednesday, born on 24 December 1997 in Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana.
Neeraj Chopra has achieved significant milestones in athletics, including winning an Olympic gold medal and a world championship.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Neeraj Chopra, and his wife Himani Mor
- What
- A meeting and interaction between PM Modi and Neeraj Chopra, and Neeraj Chopra's birthday celebration
- When
- Tuesday, 24 December 1997 (birthday)
- Where
- Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi
- Why
- To have a warm and engaging interaction, discussing various topics including sports, and to celebrate Neeraj Chopra's birthday
Neeraj Chopra's Achievements
Challenges in Indian Archery
Sports Achievements
Neeraj Chopra's Achievements
Neeraj Chopra has achieved significant milestones in athletics, including winning an Olympic gold medal and a world championship.
Challenges in Indian Archery
Indian archery has seen breakthroughs, particularly in compound archery, but struggles with recurve inconsistencies and administrative challenges.
- Person 1
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Person 2
- Neeraj Chopra
- Person 3
- Himani Mor
- Location
- Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi
- Date
- Tuesday
- Neeraj Chopra's Achievement
- Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army
- Birthday
- 24 December 1997
- Birthplace
- Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana
- Olympic Gold
- Tokyo Olympics 2020
- World Championship Gold
- 2023
Sources
A great interaction
India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra Celebrates His 28th Birthday
Sheetal Devi Leads Indian Archery's Breakthroughs In 2025 But Recurve Inconsistencies Persist
Neeraj Chopra at 28: India’s record-breaking javelin star
