India has dived into celebrations as the rich and diverse country is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a day celebrated to honour the prestigious Constitution of India which came into force in the year 1950.

Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra lead wishes from sports fraternity as India celebrates 73rd Republic Day

India's golden hero Neeraj Chopra will be honoured with the Padma Shri after his heroic performance at the biggest stage of them all last year. Chopra had become the first athlete from the country to win a gold medal in track and field after finishing on top of the podium in the final of men's javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra and 5 others, Devendra Jhajharia to be honoured with Padma Bhushan

Another feather in Neeraj Chopra`s illustrious career as the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist will be awarded with the Param Vashistha Seva Medal by the 4 Rajputana Rifles on Republic Day.

India's Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with Param Vashistha Seva Medal on Republic Day

Lionel Messi clinched a record 7th Ballon d'Or while Neeraj Chopra bagged an elusive gold medal for India at the Olympics. Here is a look at some of the winners across top sporting events in the world in 2021.

Rewind 2021! Messi to Neeraj - Who won what in sports

2021 was eventful for sports as fans finally returned to the stadiums in many parts of the world while several major events were staged successfully after an unexpected halt last year.

Lionel Messi's 7th Ballon d'Or to Neeraj Chopra's elusive gold - Who won what in 2021

2021 was an eventful year for Indian sports with the country recording its best-ever medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. It was a stellar campaign for India at the Olympics with a total of seven medals across six sporting disciplines with Neeraj Chopra becoming only the second Indian to win a historic individual gold medal at the Games.

Super Seven! The heroes of India's best-ever Olympic campaign in Tokyo

From Christian Eriksen to Neeraj Chopra: Top ten most searched athletes on Google in 2021

Not many knew or had heard about Neeraj Chopra before his Tokyo 2020 heroics. The star javelin thrower Neeraj created history by winning a historic gold medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020, which was also India's first-ever Olympic medal in athletics.

Tokyo 2020 star Neeraj Chopra emerges as most-searched personality on Google by countrymen in 2021

Neeraj Chopra made the headlines this year when he became the first-ever Indian to win an Olympic medal for the country in athletics during the Tokyo 2020. The 23-year-old javelin thrower returned with the elusive gold in his first-ever appearance in an Olympic events during Tokyo Games.

THROWBACK: When Neeraj Chopra danced like there was no tomorrow before Tokyo 2020 blitz - Watch

From Neeraj Chopra to Mithali Raj: List of athletes who won Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021

India's javelin star and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra said it's an honour to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna with his grandfather in attendance.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra says honoured to be presented Khel Ratna with grandfather in attendance

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women`s cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh among 12 athletes conferred with Khel Ratna Award

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said that he is honoured to be chosen for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. "Very honoured to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna alongside some outstanding sportspersons.

Honoured to be awarded Khel Ratna Award, says golden boy Neeraj Chopra

Team India had a memorable run in the Tokyo Olympics, held in Japan early this year. The Indian contingent returned with their best-ever performance at an Olympics, in Tokyo 2020, as they ended with seven medals.

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 12 athletes to be conferred with Khel Ratna

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) presented Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra with a cheque for INR 10 million (Rs 1 crore) and a special jersey for his outstanding feat in securing gold in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Chennai Super Kings honour Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra with INR 10 million, special jersey

Neeraj Chopra became the heartthrob of the nation ever since he won gold for India in the men's javelin final in the Tokyo 2020 Games. It was India's first-ever Olympic medal in athletics and, hence, the 23-year-old has seen his popularity grow to an immense level.

Neeraj Chopra's adorable reaction as young kid says 'you are my favourite' goes viral - Watch Video

Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya and Lovlina Borgohain are set to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Sources in the known of ANI revealed that Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award will be awarded to Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, PR Sreejesh, Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal, Mithali Raj, and Sunil Chhetri.

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Mithali Raj likely to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has finally resumed his training after a two-month hiatus. "Returned to training this week with the same hunger and desire as before.

'Same hunger and desire as before': Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra returns to training - Watch

India's javelin star and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has taken some time off for himself after spending days in hectic shooting schedules for ad campaigns, etc.

'That was fun': Neeraj Chopra attempts another adventure sport, watch breathtaking video

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic-gold winning javelin gets a top price on Thursday (October 7) at the E-auction of gifts and mementoes presented to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Neeraj Chopra's Olympic-gold winning javelin fetches Rs 15 million in E-auction of goods gifted to PM Modi

Neeraj Chopra became the darling of the nation ever since the 23-year-old brought the country its first-ever Olympic medal in athletics by winning gold in the men's javelin throw final in Tokyo 2020.

Golden boy Neeraj Chopra replicates his javelin throw underwater in Maldives - Watch

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is a man of many talents. Not only did he bring glory for India at the Tokyo Olympics by winning gold in Javelin throw, but recently impressed one and all with his acting when he appeared in a credit card ad.

Impressed with Neeraj Chopra's acting skills? Now watch him dance

India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra presented javelin star Neeraj Chopra with an adorable golden retriever puppy named 'Tokyo'. The name of the puppy appears to be a sweet tribute to the 23-year-old Neeraj, who an elusive gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Abhinav Bindra meets India's 'golden man' Neeraj Chopra, gives him an adorable present - see pics

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has made the entire nation proud with his stunning performance at the Tokyo 2020 Games, now he is winning hearts with his amazing acting skills also.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's outstanding acting skills in a commercial will make you go ROFL

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