Neeraj Chopra to receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal – Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his achievement in the Summer Games. Apart from him, a total of 384 people will receive gallantry awards during the Republic Day parade.
Neeraj Chopra to receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day for winning gold medal in Tokyo Olympics
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Neeraj Chopra, a Subedar in the Indian Army 4 Rajputana Rifles, will be conferred the award on Wednesday. Apart from that, a life-like replica of him will feature on the Haryana tableau during the parade as per The Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department of the state.
According to the Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Haryana, a total of ten Olympians will be a part of the tableau.
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal for India in Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo Olympics. The Haryana lad is only the second Indian individual after Abhinav Bindra to win an Olympic gold.
He had enrolled in 4 Rajputana Rifles as a direct entry Naib Subedar in 2016. He was chosen for training at the Mission Olympics Wing and Army Sports Institute in Pune.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra not only created history when he clinched a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics but also fulfilled legendary athlete Milkha Singh’s wish to see India bringing the biggest laurel back at the mega event in track and field event
On the 73rd Republic Day, 12 Shaurya Chakras, 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 4 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 53 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 13 Yudh Seva Medals. Apart from this, 122 Vishisht Seva Medal, 81 Sena Medal (Gallantry), 2 Vayu Sena Medal, 40 Sena Medal, 8 Navy Medal, 14 Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) will be conferred for their achievements.
Neeraj Chopra to receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day for winning gold medal in Tokyo Olympics
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