Neeraj Chopra becomes Forbes India's Person of the Year 2022

Neeraj Chopra had a similarly impressive performance in 2022 after his gold-winning performances in the Tokyo Olympics.

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He also the elite Diamond League and a medal at the World Championships in 2022.

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Chopra, at the age of 25 has given Indian athletics a voice and heft on the world stage.

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Chopra's Olympic triumph represents a turning point for Indian athletics, but it has also given him a windfall, increasing his brand equity.

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Right now, Chopra has 14 brands in his portfolio, 12 of which were signed post-Olympics.

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