India’s star javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra, has started the new year on a personal high note. The 25-year-old athlete tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend in an intimate ceremony, surrounded by close family and friends.
The wedding, which took place in a private ceremony in Haryana, was a low-key affair, with only a handful of guests in attendance. The couple’s families and friends took to social media to share congratulatory messages and photos from the ceremony.
Neeraj Chopra, who made history by becoming India’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist in track and field at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for several years. The couple’s wedding marks a new chapter in their lives together.
As news of the wedding spread, fans and fellow athletes took to social media to congratulate the happy couple. Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, was among those who extended his best wishes to the newlyweds.
Neeraj Chopra’s wedding comes at a time when he is preparing for the upcoming Asian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The athlete has been training hard and is expected to be a strong contender for gold at the upcoming events.
Sources:
¹ India Today: “Neeraj Chopra gets married to long-time girlfriend in intimate ceremony”
² The Indian Express: “Neeraj Chopra ties the knot with girlfriend in low-key ceremony”
³ PTI: “Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra gets married”
⁴ Hindustan Times: “Neeraj Chopra marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony”