New Delhi, June 20 -- India's two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra was on Saturday honoured with the 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' award at the inaugural Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Awards function.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya gave the award to Neeraj, who recently made a start to his 2026 season by booking his place at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after comfortably breaching the qualification mark at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

Speaking while receiving the award, Neeraj had a message for the youth to keep working hard in their field and stay patient. He also spoke on how Indians feel that European and American athletes are stronger, but he feels t...