Who is Himani Mor: Haryana's Tennis Player; Early Life, Career, and Achievements

Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra married Himani Mor, a top tennis player from Haryana. Neeraj shared the news of their marriage on social media. Their wedding brings together two of India's biggest sports stars.  

Jan 20, 2025, 10:28 IST
Chopra announced the news of his marriage through a social media post.
Chopra announced the news of his marriage through a social media post.

The Indian Javelin champion Neeraj Chopra married Himani Mor. On Sunday, January 19, the two-time Olympic medallist posted some sweet photos from his wedding ceremony to social media.

Chopra announced the news of his marriage through a social media post, "Started a new chapter of life with my family. Grateful for every blessing that brought us to this moment together. Bound by love, happily ever after. Neeraj (heart emoji) Himani."

Who is Himani Mor?

Himani Mor, a 25-year-old from Sonipat, Haryana, attended Little Angels School in Sonipat and has demonstrated exceptional intellectual and athletic abilities.

Himani received a bachelor's degree in political science and physical education from Delhi's Miranda House and is currently enrolled in Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, USA, to pursue a degree in sports management.

Himani Mor Tennis Career

Himani made notable strides as a tennis player on the national level. Only a few months after making her debut in national competitions, she recorded her highest All India Tennis Association (AITA) rankings in 2018—42 in singles and 27 in doubles.

She has established herself as one of the best tennis players from Haryana by spending 14 weeks in the Top 30 of the AITA Women's Doubles rankings.

She is also listed as an assistant coach for women's tennis at Amherst College in Massachusetts, a position that many students take on in order to balance job and school.

Neeraj Chopra Marries Tennis Player

The 27-year-old javelin star Neeraj, who won gold in the Olympics in Tokyo and silver at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, expressed gratitude for this new stage of his life.

According to Chopra's uncle Bhim, the wedding was kept under wraps to protect privacy and happened a few days prior to the announcement.

Neeraj Chopra and Himani Mor's marriage unites two of Indian sports' biggest personalities. Both have achieved success in their different domains, and their shared experience is expected to motivate the upcoming generation of sportsmen.

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