Lesser-Known Facts About Neeraj Chopra

A CHUBBY CHILDHOOD

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NEERAJ'S ROLE MODEL

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THE FAMILY SUPPORT

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THE LOW PHASE

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THE EARLY SUCCESS

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EDUCATION

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COACHED BY THE BEST

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THE RISE OF CHOPRA

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RANKS 2ND IN THE WORLD

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