What Neeraj Chopra's Father Said On Son Getting Padma Shri

Neeraj Chopra - a Subedar in the Indian Army - also got the Param Vishisht Seva Medal by the 4 Rajputana Rifles for his distinguished service.

Neeraj Chopra's father Satish Kumar said that it is a matter of great pride for the entire family that the javelin thrower has been conferred with the Padma Shri and Param Vashistha Seva Medal.

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of India. The 24-year-old created history at Tokyo 2020 by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in athletics at the Olympic Games.

Neeraj Chopra - a Subedar in the Indian Army - also got the Param Vishisht Seva Medal by the 4 Rajputana Rifles for his distinguished service.

"It is a matter of great pride for the entire family that Neeraj is getting this honour," his father Mr Satish told ANI.