A Look into Neeraj Chopra’s Net Worth 2023: An Inspiring Journey of Athletic Excellence

Neeraj Chopra is probably the best track and field Indian athlete ever. His javelin is continuously making India proud. Currently, he is the Olympic champion, World champion, and Diamond League champion. As per the latest speculations, Neeraj Chopra’s Net Worth in 2023 is around $5 Million which is roughly around 40 Crore Indian National Rupees.

Chopra’s rise to fame began with his historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. His journey has been nothing short of inspiring. It is hard to believe that this champion athlete was once struggling due to being overweight. Let’s take a look at the inspirational story of Neeraj Chopra and check out his current financial status.

An Introduction to Neeraj Chopra

Name	Neeraj Chopra
Age	25
Profession	Javelin Thrower
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Khandra, Haryana
Net Worth	Rs. 40 Crore

Neeraj Chopra Income Sources, Earnings after Olympics, brand value and more

The life of Neeraj Chopra completely changed after he won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. His brand value and marketability increased stupendously. Today, Chopra’s primary income sources include endorsements, sponsorships, and prize money from competitions. Many sources have reported that Neeraj Chopras’ Net Worth in Rupees is around Rs. 40 Crore.

A large number of brands want to be associated with Neeraj not only for his on-field accomplishments but also for his ability to connect with a wide audience. According to the Economic Times, Chopra charges Rs. 4 crore as an annual endorsement fee. As of now, he has worked with brands like Tata AIA Life Insurance, Cred, Gillette, Country Delight, Coca-Cola, Nike, etc.

With his dedication and talent, Neeraj Chopra’s future looks incredibly promising both in terms of financial prosperity and making a positive impact on society.

Neeraj Chopra Biography – Family, Education, Village in Haryana, Athletic Career.

Neeraj Chopra was born on 24th December 1997 in the Khandra village in Panipat, Haryana. He is from a joint family. His father Satish Kumar is involved in Agriculture and his mother Saroj Devi is a homemaker. He also has two younger sisters, Sangeeta and Sarita.

Looking at the current fitness of Neeraj Chopra, it is difficult to believe that he was once facing childhood obesity. His weight was around 80 kg when he was just 11 years old. To keep him active, Chopra’s father enrolled him at Shivaji Stadium in Panipat where he started practising with other experienced javelin throwers.

Neeraj did his schooling at BVN Public School. For higher studies, he went to Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts from Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Chopra won his first International medal, a silver, in the 2014 Youth Olympics Qualification in Bangkok. In 2015, Neeraj Chopra broke the previous world record in the junior category with a throw of 81.04 metres.

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One of the first major milestones in Neeraj Chopra’s career came in 2016 when he won the gold medal at the South Asian Games. This victory showcased his immense talent and marked the beginning of his rise in the international athletics scene.

Another significant moment in Chopra’s career was his gold medal win at the 2018 Asian Games. This achievement solidified his position as one of the best javelin throwers in Asia.

However, the best moment of Neeraj Chopra’s career came in 2021 when he became the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. In August 2023, he won gold at the World Championship becoming the first Indian to do so.

Neeraj Chopra Personal Information

Nickname	Nijju
Hometown	Panipat, Haryana
Birthplace	Khandra Village, Panipat, Haryana
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
College	DAV College Chandigarh
School	BVN Public School
Education	BA
Ethnicity	Ror Maratha of Chopra Clan
Father	Satish Kumar Chopra
Mother	Saroj Devi
Siblings	2 Sisters
Sister’s Name	Sangeeta and Sarita
Height	6 Feet (183 cm)
Weight	86 kg (189 lbs)
Eye color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Marital Status	Unmarried

Medals and Achievements

Neeraj has a long list of medals and achievements to his name. Let’s take a look at some of his accomplishments.

Years	Competitions	Medals	Throw Distance
2016	South Asian Games	Gold	82.23 m
2016	Asian U20 Championships	Silver	77.60 m
2016	World U20 Championships	Gold	86.48 m
2017	Asian Championships	Gold	85.23 m
2018	Commonwealth Games	Gold	86.47 m
2018	Asian Games	Gold	88.06 m
2021	Olympic Games	Gold	87.58 m
2022	World Championships	Silver	88.13 m
2023	World Championships	Gold	88.17 m

Awards and Recognitions

The accomplishments of Neeraj Chopra are recognized by the Indian government and other organisations. A few of the notable awards won by Neeraj are as follows.

Awards	Years
Arjuna Award	2018
Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)	2020
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award	2021
The Times of India Sportsperson of the Year	2021
Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)	2022
Padma Shri	2022
Friendship Ambassador by Switzerland Tourism	2021

Apart from the awards mentioned above, the Defence Ministry renamed the Army Sports Institute (ASI) stadium of Pune cantonment to Neeraj Chopra Stadium on 27th August 2021.

Neeraj Chopra’s Best Throws

Here are the season-wise best throws by Neeraj Chopra.

Year (Season)	Best Throw
2013	69.66 metres
2014	70.19 metres
2015	81.04 metres
2016	86.48 metres
2017	85.63 metres
2018	88.06 metres
2020	87.86 metres
2021	88.07 metres
2022	89.94 metres
2023	88.67 metres

Neeraj Chopra Coaches and Trainers

Neeraj Chopra has been trained by a large number of trainers and coaches throughout his career. The government of India is making sure he gets the best training facilities to deliver top performances on the global stage.

• Jaiveer Singh – First one to recognize Neeraj’s talent.
• Naseem Ahmed – Coach at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula.
• Gary Galvart – Neeraj’s coach during the World U20 Championships in Poland.
• Kashinath Naik – Assistant coach during the World U20 Championships in Poland.
• Werner Daniels – Coach of Neeraj Chopra during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.  
• Uwe Hohn – Legendary coach of Neeraj Chopra. However, he was sacked by the Athletics Federation of India due to his comment on SAI and the federation.
• Klaus Bartonietz – Neeraj Chopra’s coach during the Olympics 2020.

Cars and Bikes

Champion Neeraj Chopra is fond of cool cars and bikes. The latest car in Neeraj’s collection is the Ford Mustang. The price of this car is around Rs. 93 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore. Apart from this, Neeraj also owns a Range Rover Sports worth Rs. 1.98 crore to Rs. 2.22 crore.

Neeraj also has a bike collection that includes a Harley Davidson 1200 Roadster worth Rs. 11 lakh.  

Career in the Indian Army

After his great performance in the South Asian Games, the Indian Army offered him a direct appointment as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). He accepted the offer and joined the Rajputana Rifles with the rank of Naib Subedar. Later, he got promoted and became a subedar. 

Neeraj Chopra Girlfriend

Neeraj Chopra is currently single and not dating anyone. He is focusing on his career and wants to win many more medals for India. In an interview, Chopra said, “Will see later, now my focus is on my game. There is no one now. It is good but to tell the truth, I am focusing on my game.”

Favourite Things

Let’s take a look at some of the favourite things of Neeraj Chopra.

• Javelin Thrower – Jan Zelezny
• Food – Churma and Bread Omelette
• Singer – Rajender Kharkia and KD
• Actor – Randeep Hooda and Akshay Kumar
• Song – Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar Chori
• Video Games – Brothers in Arms, Javelin Master 2, and Asphaltate

Some Less-Known Facts about Neeraj Chopra

1. There are more than 17 members in Neeraj Chopra’s family. He was a chubby kid who used to wear white kurta pyjamas. Villagers used to call him Sarpanch.
2. He used to get Rs. 30/- as pocket money when he was young.
3. To prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, he kept his phone off for 1 year to avoid distraction.
4. He is the first-ever Indian Track and Field Athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Plus, he is only the second Indian to win a gold medal at an Individual event at the Olympics after Abhinav Bindra.
5. He loves keeping long hair. However, he trimmed them to perform better at the Tokyo Olympics.
6. Neeraj Chopra loves Churma. This is his cheat meal.
7. Neeraj Chopra is an animal lover. He often shares pictures of him with his pets on social media.
8. He was a strict vegetarian till 2016. However, he started eating non-vegetarian food due to a lack of available options overseas.
9. Mahindra and Mahindra group gifted him an XUV700 after his 2020 Tokyo Olympics win.
10. After he won the U-20 World Championship, he got a surprise congratulation from Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Social Media Profiles

Instagram	6.5 Million Followers	instagram.com/neeraj____chopra/
Facebook	942k Followers	facebook.com/neerajchopra01/
Twitter (X)	940.9k Followers	twitter.com/Neeraj_chopra1

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