PM Modi hosts Neeraj Chopra, his wife, to discuss 'various issues including sports'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, December 23, shared photographs from his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where he hosted India’s star javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra along with his wife, Himani Mor. The Prime Minister was seen interacting warmly with the athlete, and in his post, he mentioned discussing a range of topics, particularly those related to sports. 

While Neeraj remains one of India’s most celebrated athletes, the year 2025 proved to be a mixed one for him in competitive terms. One of the major highlights of his season came at the



Doha Diamond League, where he breached the much-anticipated 90-metre barrier. His best throw of 90.23 metres marked a personal milestone, though it was not enough to secure the gold medal. Germany’s Julian Weber claimed the top spot with a superior throw of 91.06 metres, leaving Neeraj to settle for second place on the day.

Despite that setback, Neeraj delivered strong performances in other international meets. He emerged victorious at both the Paris Diamond League and the Ostrava Golden Spike. Over the course of the Diamond League season, he finished second overall in the race standings.