Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Jan 25: India’s Olympic gold medal-winning athlete Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic day.
Last year, Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Notably, It was India’s second individual gold at the Games after Abhinav Bindra’s efforts in Beijing in 2008.
Tokyo Olympics Gold medalist Subedar Neeraj Chopra of 4 Rajputana Rifles awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day
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Neeraj Chopra was honoured with the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honour last year.