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Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra just secured a different kind of podium finish—marriage. The two-time Olympic medalist tied the knot with 25-year-old Himani Mor, sharing the news (and a few stunning wedding shots) on social media. For a man known for precision and perfect throws, this might just be his best landing yet.
Who is Himani Mor?
Himani Mor, according to Olympics.com, isn’t just playing tennis—she’s making it a legacy. Hailing from Larsauli, Haryana, and the daughter of Chand Ram, she shares the court with her brother, Himanshu. Athleticism clearly runs in the family.
She sharpened both her game and academics at Little Angels School in Sonipat before earning a degree in Political Science and Physical Education from Miranda House, Delhi University (NDTV reports). Now? She’s leveling up in the U.S., pursuing a Master’s in Sports Management—though whether at McCormack Isenberg School of Management in Massachusetts or Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire depends on which report you believe. A little intrigue never hurt a rising star.
Himani Mor’s Impact in Tennis & Coaching
Himani Mor isn’t just building a career in tennis—she’s shaping the next generation. Sports Star reports that she worked as a part-time Volunteer Assistant Coach at Franklin Pierce University, while also serving as a Graduate Assistant at Amherst College, where she manages the women’s tennis team.
Himani Mor’s Achievements & Rankings
Back home, her journey has been just as interesting. According to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), her career-best national ranking hit 42 in singles and 27 in doubles back in 2018—the same year she even started playing AITA events. A fast climb by any standard.
Meanwhile, in a completely unrelated yet oddly intriguing detail, Chopra’s uncle Bhim told PTI, “The girl is from Sonipat and she is studying in the US. They have left the country for honeymoon and I am not aware of the places where they are going. We wanted to keep it like that.”
Neeraj Chopra: A Legacy of Excellence in Indian Athletics
Neeraj Chopra just did what few in post-independence India ever have—claim two Olympic medals in an individual event. More impressively, he’s the only Indian athlete to notch two different-colored medals on the grandest stage: gold in Tokyo 2020, silver in Paris 2024. A rare feat, and one that cements his place in history.
But every great run has its turning points. In November, Chopra’s long-standing partnership with Klaus Bartonietz—the man behind his Olympic triumphs, two World Championship medals, and an Asian Games gold—came to an end. At 75, the German coach has decided to retire, closing a chapter that helped redefine Indian athletics.
Conclusion
While India’s new age poster boy Neeraj Chopra has been throwing javelin like a boss, love too seems to have struck. His marriage to Himani Mor, a tennis ace who is now a sports management professional, means that two sports giants have been united. Mor is now dishing out her knowledge in sports administration from the US while Chopra keeps on making India proud in the international arena, this couple seems more than ready for a grand slam of a life together. Who knows? Perhaps their future kids will be throwing tennis balls like they are javelins! For now, India cheers as its Olympic champion begins his most crucial partnership ever.
