• Olympian Neeraj Chopra to be Honoured With Param Vishisht Seva Medal

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    Olympian Neeraj Chopra to be Honoured With Param Vishisht Seva Medal
     

    Digital Desk: On the eve of Republic Day, Olympian Neeraj Chopra will be honoured with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian track & field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

    On Tuesday evening, President Ram Nath Kovind will present 384 defence personnel with Gallantry and other medals at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Twelve Shaurya Chakras, 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 53 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, thirteen Yudh Seva Medals, and three Bar to Vishisht Seva Medals are among the prizes.

    Moreover, the President will also present 122 Vishisht Seva Medals, three Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 81 Sena Medals (Gallantry), two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), 40 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), and fourteen Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) to the recipients.