Neeraj Chopra to receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day

Neeraj
Chopra, India’s lone Olympic gold medallist in athletics, is set to be
conferred with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day on
Tuesday.

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Chopra
won a historic gold in men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics last
year. He is independent India’s first individual Olympic medallist in
athletics.

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Subedar
Neeraj Chopra belongs to the 4 Rajputana Rifles. After his Olympic triumph, the
Army Sports Institute (ASI) of Pune named one of its facilities after him.

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According to news agency ANI, Chopra’s name was on the list of people who would receive the prestigious award
given to military men for exceptional peace-time service.

The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has approved awards of
384 Gallantry for armed forces personnel on the eve of Republic Day. The awards
include 12 Shaurya Chakras, 3 Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 81 Sena Medals
(Gallantry) and 2 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

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ANI
has also confirmed that Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj has been awarded
the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on the eve of Republic Day. Rashtrapati Bhavan
communique issued on Monday has confirmed that Indian President Kovind will
address the nation on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day.

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Meanwhile,
Haryana will also showcase the life-size replica of Tokyo Olympic gold medalist
Neeraj Chopra in the form of a tableau during the Republic Day parade.
According to the Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Languages
Department, Haryana, a total of ten Olympians will be a part of the tableau.

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Neeraj
Chopra is only the second Indian individual after Abhinav Bindra to win Olympic
gold.

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 bring the biggest laurel of the track and field
event.