Two-time Olympic medalist and star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has tied the knot. Sharing the news with his fans on Instagram on Sunday, Neeraj posted a heartfelt note. “Starting new chapter of life with my family. Grateful for every blessing that brought us to this moment together. Bound by love, happily ever after,” he wrote, alongside a series of pictures that revealed his life partner’s identity. According to the athlete’s uncle, Neeraj’s wife, Himani Mor, is currently pursuing her studies in the United States. The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.
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Neeraj’s uncle also confirmed that a reception party will be held to celebrate the marriage.
On the professional front, Neeraj is set to bring a Continental Tour Javelin-Only competition to India. The upcoming event, endorsed by World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India, is expected to feature some of the top male and female javelin throwers. Although the exact date is yet to be finalized, reports suggest it will take place in May this year, with Neeraj himself headlining the competition.
Speaking about the event, Chopra shared, “It has been a longstanding dream of mine to organise and bring a world-class javelin competition to India. With the help of JSW Sports and the Athletics Federation of India, we are making this happen. I am sure that my fellow athletes and the fans in India will both create an experience that will be spoken about for a long time. I am excited to see how big we can make this,” as quoted from a release by JSW Sports Media.
Neeraj is enthusiastic about making the event an annual fixture on the world athletics calendar, with plans to include additional track and field disciplines in the future.
Parth Jindal, founder of JSW Sports, expressed his gratitude to the Athletics Federation of India, saying, “I would like to thank the Athletics Federation of India and their leadership for giving us this fantastic opportunity of bringing a world-class event to India. The AFI has been doing some incredible work to raise the profile of track and field sports in the country, and the manner in which they have come forward to support this event is a testament to their endeavours.”
