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India banks on track stars for strong medal show in Asian Championships • May 26, 2025, 11:34 PM ET (The Hindu)
Neeraj Chopra, Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 Highlights: Chopra finishes 2nd with best throw of 84.14 behind Weber • May 24, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2025 Javelin throw Highlights: 90m breached by Neeraj Chopra but still finishes second behind Julian Weber • May 16, 2025, 11:39 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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Born December 24, 1997 (age 27) • Panipat • India
Awards And Honors Commonwealth Games • Asian Games • Olympic Games

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Neeraj Chopra competing at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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