Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
On October 22, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army to javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra during a ceremony in New Delhi. Chopra, a two-time Olympic medalist, was praised for his perseverance and dedication to the nation. He has made significant contributions to athletics, including winning India's first Olympic Gold in javelin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and multiple medals in subsequent international competitions. His achievements have earned him various prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
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