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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Neeraj Chopra awarded honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Territorial Army
In a notable tribute to both sporting brilliance and dedicated military service, India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been bestowed with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Defence on 13 May 2025, celebrates Chopra's outstanding achievements on the global athletics stage and his prior service in the armed forces. Originating from Khandra village near Panipat, Haryana, the 27-year-old has etched his name into history with a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a silver in the 2024 Paris Games. A Subedar Major by rank, Chopra had been due for retirement this year. The honorary commission will take effect from 16 April 2025, placing him alongside past honourees such as M.S. Dhoni, who received the same title in 2011. The honorary title was conferred by the President of India under Para 31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948. Over the years, Chopra has earned several prestigious civilian and military awards, including the Padma Shri, PVSM, and VSM, further underscoring his contribution to national pride in both sport and service. A Meteoric rise in athletics Chopra's journey from a village in Haryana to the pinnacle of international sport has been extraordinary. Aside from his Olympic success, he claimed gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, becoming a world champion and further solidifying his legacy in javelin throwing. All eyes on Doha: Chopra's crucial comeback meet Neeraj will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League this Friday — his first competition since settling for silver in Paris. Without the reigning Olympic champion tag for the first time in four years, Chopra now faces one of the sport's most competitive fields. Under the guidance of legendary javelin thrower Jan Železný, he continues to chase the elusive 90-metre mark. With a personal best of 89.94 metres, he has edged close to this milestone on multiple occasions. This upcoming event presents another opportunity for Chopra to reaffirm his place among the sport's elite. The TA at 75: Honouring dual service Founded in 1949, the Territorial Army celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024. Functioning in close coordination with the regular Indian Army, the TA has played vital roles during conflict, natural disasters, and national emergencies. Chopra's honorary title is a recognition not just of his sporting achievements, but also his unique status as both a military man and a national icon — a powerful symbol of service, resilience, and excellence.
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra bestowed with huge honour by Indian Army ahead of season-opening event in Doha
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra became the latest Indian sporting icon to be bestowed with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Chopra had previously held the rank of Naib Subedar in 2016 and was later promoted to Subedar and Subedar Major in 2021 and 2024 respectively. read more Neeraj Chopra had won a historic gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and followed it up with a silver in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Reuters Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, with the Ministry of Defence bestowing the honour on the two-time Olympic medalist with an announcement in the Gazette of India, the Government of India's weekly journal, on Wednesday. The development comes two days before the Doha Diamond League, in which Chopra will be making his first appearance of the 2025 season. 'No 3 (E) dated 9th May 2025 in exercise of the powers conferred by Para -31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the president is pleased to confer on sEx- Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025,' read a statement from Major General GS Choudhry, Joint Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Revisiting Neeraj Chopra's journey with the Indian Army Chopra had previously held the rank of Naib Subedar with the Indian Army after enrolling as a Junior Commissioned Officer in 2016. He was later promoted to the rank of Subedar and Subedar Major in 2021 and 2024 respectively, the latter being the highest rank for a junior commissioned officer. Chopra had made history by winning javelin gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, becoming only the second Indian to win an individual gold medal as well as a track and field medal in the Olympics. Three years later, he would stand on the podium once again, this time winning silver in the Paris Olympics after finishing runner-up to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Chopra thus became only the third Indian to win a medal in multiple editions of the Olympics, and has already cemented his legacy as India's greatest athlete of all time. Besides Chopra, legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra – the only other Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal – was also conferred with the honour of Lieutenant Colonel, as was cricket icon MS Dhoni. Both Bindra and Dhoni received the honour in 2011.
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army; Here's what it means
India's highly celebrated athlete and double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, according to a government notification. The notification was issued on May 13 by the Ministry of Defence's Department of Military Affairs."...in exercise of the powers conferred by Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the President is pleased to confer Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army on Ex-Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025," the notification said. The 27-year-old ace javelin thrower, hailing from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana, had won the gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He bagged a silver medal in 2024 Paris Olympics. What does it mean? The Territorial Army (TA), raised on October 9, 1949, completed 75 years last year and has served the nation in times of war, and in humanitarian and environmental protection works through its eventful journey over the decades. It is fully integrated with the regular Army. In recognition of nation-building efforts and contributions made during war or conflicts, numerous individuals have been honoured with gallantry as well as distinguished service awards in the TA. Chopra was a Subedar Major in the Indian Army. He was slated to retire this year, it is learnt. Chopra is the reigning world champion, having won gold in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Indian cricketer M S Dhoni was accorded an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in 2011. Neeraj Chopra next in action when? Two-time Olympic medallist and Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 athletics meet, scheduled to take place in Poland on May 23, according to Chopra was initially slated to participate in the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic, which was scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru. However, the event was later postponed, allowing him to join the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial -- a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver held in 1954, the Chorzow meet is among the oldest athletics competitions in Poland and Europe to be held Poland, Neeraj will compete against strong contenders, including Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, and former European champion Julian Weber of Germany. A host of top Polish athletes will also be in the will be Chopra's third competition of the season. The 27-year-old opened his season at the Potch Invitational Track meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, last month, where he topped the six-man field with a throw of second event of the season will be the Doha Diamond League, scheduled for May 16. Asian Games silver medallist and compatriot Kishore Jena will also compete in the same event. Neeraj is also scheduled to participate in the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia on June 24.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army; Here's what it means
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has received the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The Ministry of Defence issued the notification on May 13. Chopra, a Subedar Major in the Indian Army, won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is also the reigning world champion. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's highly celebrated athlete and double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army , according to a government notification. The notification was issued on May 13 by the Ministry of Defence's Department of Military Affairs."...in exercise of the powers conferred by Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the President is pleased to confer Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army on Ex-Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025," the notification 27-year-old ace javelin thrower, hailing from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana, had won the gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He bagged a silver medal in 2024 Paris Olympics The Territorial Army (TA), raised on October 9, 1949, completed 75 years last year and has served the nation in times of war, and in humanitarian and environmental protection works through its eventful journey over the is fully integrated with the regular Army. In recognition of nation-building efforts and contributions made during war or conflicts, numerous individuals have been honoured with gallantry as well as distinguished service awards in the was a Subedar Major in the Indian Army. He was slated to retire this year, it is is the reigning world champion, having won gold in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, cricketer M S Dhoni was accorded an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in Olympic medallist and Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 athletics meet, scheduled to take place in Poland on May 23, according to was initially slated to participate in the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic, which was scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru. However, the event was later postponed, allowing him to join the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial -- a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver held in 1954, the Chorzow meet is among the oldest athletics competitions in Poland and Europe to be held Poland, Neeraj will compete against strong contenders, including Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, and former European champion Julian Weber of Germany. A host of top Polish athletes will also be in the will be Chopra's third competition of the season. The 27-year-old opened his season at the Potch Invitational Track meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, last month, where he topped the six-man field with a throw of second event of the season will be the Doha Diamond League, scheduled for May 16. Asian Games silver medallist and compatriot Kishore Jena will also compete in the same is also scheduled to participate in the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia on June 24.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Olympian Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lt. Col. in Territorial Army
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, according to a government notification. The notification was issued on May 13 by the Ministry of Defence's Department of Military Affairs. The 27-year-old ace javelin thrower, hailing from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana, had won the gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He bagged a silver medal in 2024 Paris Olympics. Mr. Chopra was a Subedar Major in the Indian Army. He was slated to retire this year, it is learnt. "...in exercise of the powers conferred by Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the President is pleased to confer Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army on Ex-Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025," the notification said. Mr. Chopra is the reigning world champion, having won gold in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Indian cricketer M.S. Dhoni was accorded an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army in 2011. The Territorial Army (TA), raised on October 9, 1949, completed 75 years last year and has served the nation in times of war, and in humanitarian and environmental protection works through its eventful journey over the decades. It is fully integrated with the regular Army. In recognition of nation-building efforts and contributions made during war or conflicts, numerous individuals have been honoured with gallantry as well as distinguished service awards in the TA.
