India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra found himself at the centre of national attention off the field as images from his wedding receptions -- first in his hometown of Karnal on December 25 and later at a grand event in New Delhi -- went viral across social media.
Dressed in elegant traditional attire and flashing his trademark smile, Neeraj looked every bit the grounded hometown hero.
The New Delhi reception gained added significance with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived with a thoughtfully crafted idol of Lord Ram as a wedding gift, symbolising strength and grace for Neeraj and his wife, Himani Mor Chopra, as they begin their life together.
The receptions came nearly 11 months after Neeraj and Himani tied the knot in a private ceremony in January.
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