Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the insignia of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army on the star javelin thrower during a ceremony in New Delhi.

Speaking to Neeraj Chopra and his family, Singh described him as an “epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence.” He said, “Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra embodies the highest ideals of discipline, dedication and national pride, serving as an inspiration to generations within the sporting fraternity and the Armed Forces alike.” Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials from the Indian Army and Territorial Army attended the cere

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