Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Indian Army. This honour follows his distinguished military career and numerous athletic achievements. Chopra's journey includes significant awards like the Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri. His recent participation in the World Athletics Championships also saw him compete strongly.
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