The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story
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Overview
Neeraj Chopra was born into a modest family in the village of Khandra, in Panipat district, where agriculture was the primary occupation. Modern sports were virtually unknown here and Neeraj grew up as just one of the village boys playing in the fields. But at age thirteen he became the butt of jokes when he tipped the scales at around 75 kilos. Concerned, his family initiated ‘Operation Neeraj Fitness’ and sent him to Shivaji Stadium in Panipat every day so that he could engage in sports and lose weight.
It was here that Neeraj first encountered javelin throwing. Some older athletes encouraged him to give it a try, and to their astonishment, he displayed remarkable talent. Neeraj was hooked.
The Man Who Made History tells the amazing story that followed, put together, for the first time, from the accounts of his family and friends. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a young athlete who enthused an entire country.
Foreword by Mary Kom
Endorsements from Shekhar Gupta, Rajdeep Sardesai and other well-known names
Exclusive pictures from Neeraj Chopra’s family and coach.
A valuable addition to the literature on Indian sports
An intimate look at the life of the rarest of the rare Indian, a track and field Olympic gold medallist
A must-read for all those whose heart beats for Indian sport and indeed for India
- Title: The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story
- Author: Norris Pritam
- Publisher: Bloomsbury India
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 236
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9789354353659, 9354353657
- Resource ID: LLS:9789354353659
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T11:27:54Z
Based in New Delhi, Norris Pritam has been a distinguished sports journalist for over four decades. His coverage includes six Olympic Games, from Atlanta in 1996 to Rio de Janeiro in 2016, as well as six Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. Norris witnessed pivotal moments, such as Leander Paes breaking a 44-year jinx to win an individual bronze medal in Atlanta. He also reported on Karnam Malleswari becoming India's first woman Olympic medallist, alongside the achievements of Rajyavardhan Rathore, Abhinav Bindra, Sushil Kumar, Mary Kom, and more, standing tall on Olympic podiums.
Although his heart lies in athletics, Norris's journey led him from being a sports correspondent with the Indian Express for 14 years to joining Business Indian Television, India's first news and current affairs channel. He also contributed significantly as a freelancer to the BBC and Deutsche Welle (German Radio).