Olympian Neeraj Chopra gets Param Vishisht Seva Medal

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will be awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on the eve of Republic Day on Tuesday evening. Subedar Neeraj Chopra of 4 Rajputana Rifles is the first track and field Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympics. He won a gold for India in the 2021 Olympics for javelin throw.Also Read - Republic Day 2022: ITBP Jawans Play Instrumental Version of 'Mera Mulk Mera Desh' | Watch

The President will also honour winners of 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 53 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 122 Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 13 Yudh Seva Medals, 40 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), and 14 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) in the evening.