Indian
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has tied the knot with tennis player Himani Mor.
The quiet wedding ceremony took place in Himachal Pradesh on January 16, 2025,
with close family members in attendance.
Social
Media Announcement
Neeraj
shared the news on his social media, posting wedding pictures and a heartfelt
caption:
" Thankful for
every blessing that led us to this special moment together. Bound by love, happily ever
after."
The
announcement surprised many, as Neeraj had previously stated that he preferred
to keep his personal life private. Even some of his athlete friends learned
about the wedding from his social media post.
Family
Arranged Wedding
Neeraj’s
uncle, Bhim Chopra, revealed that the wedding was arranged by both families. He
shared that the couple wanted the ceremony to remain private and didn’t
disclose further details. After the wedding, Neeraj and Himani left for a trip
abroad.
Neeraj’s
Views on Privacy
In an
earlier interview, Neeraj had spoken about keeping his personal life out of the
public eye. He said, “It’s up to an individual how much they want to share
about their personal life. Even marriage doesn’t need to be announced to
everyone.”
Who is
Himani Mor?
Himani Mor,
25, is a skilled tennis player hailing from Sonipat, Haryana.She studied at
Little Angels School and played tennis at the national level, achieving a
career-high ranking of 42 in singles and 27 in doubles.
Himani also
has an impressive academic background. She studied political science and
physical education at Miranda House in Delhi and later earned a master’s degree
in sports management from Franklin Pierce University in the USA. While
studying, she worked as an assistant coach for the university’s women’s tennis
team.
Himani’s
tennis achievements include competing in the 2017 World University Games and
winning gold at the 2016 World Junior Tennis Championship in Malaysia.
Neeraj
Chopra’s Journey
Neeraj’s
wedding comes after a remarkable 2024, where he won his second Olympic medal
despite battling an injury. Currently training in South Africa under world
record holder Jan Zelezny, Neeraj is preparing for the 2025 World
Championships.
As both
Neeraj and Himani focus on their respective careers, their marriage marks a new
and exciting chapter in their lives.
