Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has spurred global interest with his exploits. Already a superstar back home in India, he has become the face of athletics for the country.

In a latest achievement, Neeraj has displaced the legendary sprinter Usain Bolt to top the list of the most written about athletes for the first time in 2022.

The 24-year-old top athlete from India had an amazing year in javelin throw as he finished runner-up in the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. He became only the second Indian to win a medal at such a level after Anju Bobby George's bronze in the women's long jump in 2003. He also became the first athlete from India to win the Diamond League final in Javelin as he clinched g...