Neeraj (rower)

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Neeraj
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 (age 24)
Khwaja Nagla, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Military career
AllegianceFlag of India.svg  India
Service/branchFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army
Years of service2018–present
Rank Subedar
Sport
Country India
SportMen's rowing
Medal record
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Men's rowing
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou Eight

Neeraj (born 14 December 1999) is an Indian rower from Uttar Pradesh. [1] He was named to the Indian rowing team for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, [2] where he won a silver medal in the men's eight. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Early life

Neeraj hails from Khawaja Nangla, a small Village in Chhaprauli Block of Baghpat District in Uttar Pradesh. [3]

Career

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