Chopra, Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra Conferred with Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army

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May 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Indian Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been granted the Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, as per the Gazette of India. This appointment comes into effect on April 16, 2025. Chopra, who has already held the position of Junior Commissioned Officer in the rank of Naib Subedar, has received praise for his services amid the conflict against Pakistan. The 27-year-old has also earned the Khel Ratna Award, Vishisht Seva Medal, and won the Olympic gold medal in 2021 with a throw of 87.58 meters, becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to achieve this feat.

Key Takeaways:

Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, as per the Gazette of India.
The appointment came into effect on April 16, 2025, and is in line with the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948.
Chopra had previously held the position of Junior Commissioned Officer in the rank of Naib Subedar in the Indian Army.
He has received significant recognition, including the Arjuna Award in 2018 and the Khel Ratna Award.
Chopra won the Olympic gold medal in 2021 with a throw of 87.58 meters, becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to achieve this feat.
He will begin his season on May 16 at the Doha Diamond League and is set to compete in the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, although the event has been suspended due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan.
Chopra has also been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for his meritorious service.

Statistics:

16 April, 2025: Date when the appointment of Neeraj Chopra as Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army came into effect.
87.58 meters: The distance thrown by Neeraj Chopra to win the Olympic gold medal in 2021.
2021: The year when Neeraj Chopra won the Olympic gold medal.
2018: The year when Neeraj Chopra received the Arjuna Award.
1948: The year when the Territorial Army Regulations were introduced.

Sources:

Gazette of India
Major General GS Choudhry, Joint Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, statement on No 3 (E) dated 9th May 2025.

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