Neeraj Chopra: The spear superman of Indian athletics

Neeraj Chopra became the only second Indian, after Abhinav Bindra, to hold the Olympics and World Championships title at the same time

Neeraj Chopra could never have foreseen that his journey would transform him into one of India's most revered sporting icons. From a once-overweight child to a shining star, the captivating saga was made all the more extraordinary by the fact that this 25-year-old has carved an unconventional path in India by mastering the art of spear hurling.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!