&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is now a Lt. Colonel in Territorial Army - WATCH")
India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army (Territorial) on Wednesday (Oct 22). He has been conferred with the honour for his exemplary display of skills in various sports competition including the Olympics. Neeraj won the gold meal in men's individual javelin throw event in Tokyo 2021 Olympics before winning a silver medal in the same event in Paris edition of the Olympics in 2024. Neeraj had also won the gold medal in World Athletic Championship in 2023. He was given the honour by India's defence minister Rajnath Singh in a ceremony which was also attended by Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi as well.
Singh praises Neeraj for excellence
During the pipping ceremony, Defence Minister Singh describe Singh as an “epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence." Watch the moment below:
“Lt. Col. (Hony) Neeraj Chopra embodies the highest ideals of discipline, dedication and national pride, serving as an inspiration to generations within the sporting fraternity and the Armed Forces alike,” he further added.
Looking at his remarkable achievements, Chopra was granted the honorary commission in the Territorial Army on April 16 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu, informed the Defence Ministry.
Chopra's army journey and accolades
Neeraj had joined the Indian Army back in 2016 as Naib Subedar. He was later promoted to the rank of Subedar in 2021 and to the rank of Subedar Major in 2022.
As for the awards won, Neeraj is recipient of Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Trending Stories
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's Ramayana trailer postponed, producer cites Sony Pictures deal as reason
)
India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to BRICS Summit
)
He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning
)
Ukrainian drone wrecks irreplaceable Russian bomber 800km inside the country, satellite images show it halved
)
Scientists decode rare metal that allows China's radar satellite to spy over Asia Pacific
)
ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot
)
'Most important foundation': Dharmendra Pradhan's long note on 'school education' amid calls for his resignation
)
NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police block 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
)
Delhi Police chief gets NSA detention powers but force denies link to CJP protests
)
Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
)
Russia-Ukraine war escalates| Zelensky pushes patriot missile production as Black sea crisis deepens
)
US-Iran War: Iran destroys US Patriot Air-Defence System
)
'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (July 24, 2026): Musafir Cafe, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, Pallichattambi- Watch these 6 titles on Netflix, Prime Video and more
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the S-400 fires its missiles straight up into the air
)
Will India switch to plastic currency? Why RBI wants to replace paper currency, and what it means for your wallet | WION Decodes
)
'Oh my god!' Orca deliberately rams into sunfish so hard that it exploded. For food or fun?
)
Commonwealth Games 2026: India's medal hopes suffer after doping woes
)
FIFA 2026 | 'I am truly sorry': Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who get red card in final, reacts to loss
)
Man with babyish face spends Rs 10 lakh on beard transplant to be taken seriously at work
)
Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
)
‘Stole the show’: Young man’s uncanny imitation of Trump leaves internet stunned | WATCH
)
Jana Nayagan box office collection: Here's how much CM Vijay's political drama mints on day 1
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the specialized paint on an S-400 costs thousands of dollars per truck
'Sonam, it’s done, bro. Don’t extend this': Salman Khan now urges protesting students to go home, offers Wangchuk home cooked food to end fast
)
