Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met India’s Olympic gold medallist, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, along with his wife Himani Mor, at his official residence in New Delhi. The meeting took place on December 23, 2025, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The Prime Minister shared pictures from the meet on his X account (@narendramodi), highlighting their discussion on sports and other important topics.

PM Modi expressed, “Met Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. We had a great interaction on various issues including sports of course!”

Met Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. We had a great interaction on various issues including sports of course!@Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/YYQjV324aV

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2025

Neeraj Chopra: India’s Track and Field Icon

Neeraj Chopra is India’s first-ever Olympic gold medallist in track and field, having won the Men’s Javelin Throw gold at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic delay). This historic achievement marked India’s first Olympics gold in track and field since Abhinav Bindra’s 10m air rifle gold in Beijing 2008.

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj won the silver medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw. Earlier this year, he was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. Neeraj joined the Indian Army as a Naib Subedar on August 26, 2016, and has since been promoted to Subedar in 2021 and Subedar Major in 2022.

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Major Achievements of Neeraj Chopra

• First Indian to win Olympic gold in track and field

• World Athletics Championships gold medallist in 2023

• Two-time Asian Games gold medallist

• Asian Athletics Championships gold in 2017

• Commonwealth Games champion in 2018

• Youngest Indian track and field athlete to set a world record at age 18

The meeting emphasized Neeraj’s contributions to Indian sports and his role as an inspiration for aspiring athletes. PM Modi praised Neeraj’s dedication and achievements, highlighting how athletes like him are shaping India’s global sports reputation.