Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Neeraj Chopra's Stellar 2025: 90m Milestone and End of Streak
Neeraj Chopra, a famous Indian javelin thrower, had an amazing year in 2025.
He finally threw the javelin over 90 meters, which is a big deal.
He won many competitions and set new records.
However, his incredible streak of always finishing in the top two ended when he came in eighth place at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Despite this, he still had a great year and was even given an honorary rank in the army.
He made India very proud with his achievements.
Neeraj Chopra's 26-event streak of top-two finishes ended with an 8th place at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
He achieved a personal best and national record with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League in May.
Chopra won multiple events, including the Neeraj Chopra Classic, Paris Diamond League, and Ostrava Golden Spike.
He was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by the Union Defence Minister.
Chopra is the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist
- What
- End of a 26-event top-two finish streak and achieving a 90m throw
- When
- Throughout 2025, with notable events in May and September
- Where
- Various international events, including Doha, Paris, Ostrava, Zurich, and Tokyo
- Why
- To defend his world title and continue his successful athletic career
- Name
- Neeraj Chopra
- Birthdate
- December 24, 1997
- Birthplace
- Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana
- Achievement
- First Indian to win Olympic gold in track and field
- Military Rank
- Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army
- Notable Throw
- 90.23m (May 16, 2025)
- World Championships Finish
- 8th place (Tokyo, September 2025)
