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Neeraj Chopra's 2025: From Wedding Bliss to Heartbreak and Redemption

Neeraj Chopra is wrapping up a whirlwind 2025 by sharing beautiful memories from his wedding festivities. The year was a rollercoaster, featuring his marriage and a historic 90-meter throw, but also a heartbreaking finish at the World Championships. He expressed gratitude for the love and blessings from family and friends during this special time. As the year ends, the champion is undoubtedly looking ahead to a strong comeback in 2026.

Key Points: Neeraj Chopra Shares Wedding Photos After Eventful 2025 Season

  • Married Himani Mor Chopra in January with PM Narendra Modi attending the reception
  • Saw his 26-event podium streak end with 8th place at World Championships
  • Achieved a historic first-ever 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League
  • Won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru and other Diamond League titles
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Ending 2025 with beautiful memories....: Neeraj Chopra posts pictures of wedding festivities after incredible year on, away from field

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra reflects on a memorable 2025, sharing wedding festivities with PM Modi, a historic 90m throw, and a rare World Championships setback.

"Ending 2025 with beautiful memories... Thank you for being part of our celebration. - Neeraj Chopra"

New Delhi, December 31

India's Olympic gold medalist and former world champion javelin throw legend Neeraj Chopra posted a picture with his loved ones, including his wife Himani Mor Chopra, as he concluded a memorable 2025, which saw him reach more heights, suffer some heartbreaks and also get married.

Neeraj and Himani tied the knot in January 2025. Since then, Neeraj has enjoyed a season filled with a never-before-done feat, suffered a heartbreaking defeat on the grandest stage, but will surely be eyeing a redemption in 2026.

In his pictures from the wedding, even Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen attending the couple's wedding reception.

"Ending 2025 with beautiful memories A beautiful time with family, friends, and endless blessings. Thank you for being part of our celebration and showering us with love," he posted on X.

This year, Neeraj's stunning 26-event run of occupying either of the top two spots on the podium since his Tokyo Olympics gold came to an end on a heartbreaking note with an 8th-place finish during his world title defence in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.

Aside from this rare setback, the Indian superstar has enjoyed a successful 2025 season. He took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru in July.

The then-javelin throw champion stood triumphant with 86.18m. Neeraj kickstarted the season with a win at the Potch Invitational in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in April and followed it up with a very special second-place finish at Doha Diamond League in May, where he crossed the 90-metre mark for the first time ever, with a throw of 90.23 m.

He also went on to secure a second spot in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland later that month and resumed his winning ways with back-to-back titles at Paris Diamond League and Ostrava Golden Spike, with best efforts of 88.16 m and 85.29 m.In late August, Chopra's streak of top two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the Diamond League final in Zurich.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a track and field fan, that 90.23m throw in Doha was absolutely historic! A rare setback is part of any great athlete's story. Ending the year surrounded by family and love is the perfect reset. Can't wait to see what 2026 brings for him.
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Vikram M
Seeing PM Modi at the reception shows how much of a national icon Neeraj has become. Beyond the medals, he carries himself with such humility. His success has truly put Indian athletics on the world map. More power to him!
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Priya S
A competition named after him - the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic'! That's the ultimate honour for an athlete while they are still competing. He's living a dream. The wedding festivities look so warm and traditional. God bless the couple! 🎉
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the media should focus a bit less on his personal life and more on his training and upcoming goals. The wedding was in January, and we're still talking about it in December. Let's give the man some space and cheer for his throws, not just his marriage.
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Kavya N
That streak of 26 events in top two since Tokyo is insane! One off-day doesn't define a legend. He's achieved so much this year alone – a wedding, a competition in his name, and crossing the 90m barrier. Truly an inspiration for every young athlete in small towns across India.

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