{"id":173228,"date":"2025-06-13T14:34:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=173228"},"modified":"2025-06-13T14:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:04:29","slug":"neeraj-chopra-honoured-with-honorary-lt-colonel-rank-in-territorial-army","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/neeraj-chopra-honoured-with-honorary-lt-colonel-rank-in-territorial-army\/","title":{"rendered":"Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lt. Colonel Rank in Territorial Army"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Neeraj Chopra, India\u2019s javelin star and Olympic gold medallist, has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, as per a May 13, 2025 government notification.<br>The honour acknowledges his sports excellence and military service as Subedar Major. A former world and Olympic champion, Neeraj joins the ranks of personalities like M.S. Dhoni, reflecting India\u2019s respect for civilian achievements in nation-building.<br>The Territorial Army, a crucial support wing of the Indian Army, celebrates its 75 years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Neeraj Chopra?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Born in Khandra village, Panipat, Haryana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Gold Medalist in Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Champion in 2023 (Budapest World Athletics Championships).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formerly held the post of Subedar Major in the Indian Army.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Honorary Rank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conferred under Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizes exceptional individuals contributing to national pride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The honorary title allows limited ceremonial participation in military events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neeraj Chopra, India\u2019s javelin star and Olympic gold medallist, has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, as per a May 13, 2025 government notification.The honour acknowledges his sports excellence and military service as Subedar Major. 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