Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, has announced his marriage to tennis player Himani Mor via social media.
The 25-year-old shared a heartfelt Instagram post, accompanied by pictures of the intimate ceremony, writing, “Bound by love, happily ever after.”
The wedding, held on 16 January in Himachal Pradesh, was a private affair with only close family members present. According to Chopra’s uncle, Bhim Chopra, the families preferred to keep the details under wraps. "The whole Chopra family is delighted," he shared, confirming that the newlyweds are currently abroad.
Himani Mor, Chopra’s bride, hails from Sonipat in Haryana and is a former tennis player. According to Indian media, she is currently pursuing further education in the United States.
Congratulations for the couple
Fans and fellow athletes flooded social media with congratulatory messages after the announcement. Cricketer Suresh Raina wrote on X, “May your journey together be filled with beautiful memories.”
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu also extended warm wishes, saying, “Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.” Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao joined the chorus with a heartfelt message in Hindi.
Neeraj Chopra’s rise
Chopra’s rise to fame began with his historic gold medal at the 2020 Olympics, where he became the first Asian javelin thrower to achieve the feat. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he further cemented his legacy with a silver medal, recording a throw of 88.13m in the finals.
On the professional front, Chopra is spearheading the first-ever Continental Tour Javelin-Only competition in India, scheduled for May 2025. Backed by World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India, the event aims to attract top javelin talent worldwide.
“I have always dreamed of organising a world-class javelin competition in India,” Chopra stated, adding that he hopes the event becomes a staple in the global athletics calendar.