US EditionNeeraj Chopra conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army
- On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Defence officially granted Neeraj Chopra the honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel within India’s Territorial Army.
- This honorary promotion came after his initial commissioning in 2016 at the rank of Naib Subedar, followed by subsequent advancements earned through his sporting accomplishments and military service.
- Neeraj Chopra is a double Olympic medallist, having won gold at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024, and holds prestigious awards like the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Padma Shri.
- The official Gazette of India announced the appointment, stating that "the president is pleased to confer" this rank effective April 16, 2025, under Territorial Army Regulations.
- This conferral recognizes Chopra’s significant contributions to Indian sport and the armed forces, reinforcing his status as one of the nation’s most successful athletes.
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Neeraj Chopra not only brought glory to India in sports, but also set an example for the youth by joining the army. Neeraj was recruited in the Indian Army as a Naib Subedar in 2016 and later got promoted to Subedar Major for his achievements. Now he has been awarded the honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
Neeraj Chopra Honored with Lieutenant Colonel Rank by Indian Army THE NEW INDIAN
NEW DELHI: In a historic recognition of his stellar achievements and unwavering commitment to the nation, Neeraj Chopra, India’s iconic javelin thrower and double Olympic medallist, has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The honorary commission officially took effect on April 16, 2025, as per the government notification issued by the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Military Affairs on May 13, 2025…
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