Neeraj Chopra receives Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind

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Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra and 5 others, Devendra Jhajharia to be honoured with Padma Bhusha

Neeraj Chopra receives Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind


Tokyo Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was on Monday conferred with the Padma Shri award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The javelin thrower was among the eight sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award.
The Home Ministry had on January 25) announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards – one of the highest civilian awards of the country. Total 128 people have been honoured this year with the Awards that are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.