India’s javelin Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra broke millions of hearts when he posted pictures of his wedding with Himani Mor on social media on Sunday evening. At this age of social media, where it has become tough for the celebrities to lead a private life, the two-time Olympic medallist, managed to keep his wedding a secret, despite the national federation and close friends claiming to know everything. 

In fact, the newly-weds had already left the country on Sunday night with nobody having any clue. According to Neeraj Chopra‘s paternal uncle Bhim Chopra, the wedding took place at least 48 hours before (January 17 approximately) from the time the news came into fore. 

“Neeraj aur Himani pehle se ek dusare ko jaante the (Both of them knew each other for a while). It happened around two years back through some friends. Both families have also known each other for some time,” Bhim Chopra told PTI.

Incidentally, when Neeraj Chopra was asked in one of his interviews about his girlfriend after his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the Haryana lad chose to keep mum, stating he wants to focus on his game. 

According to Bhim Chopra, the wedding preparations of Neeraj Chopra and US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor started a few months back and none of it could reach the media. 

“Only the members of both families were there in the marriage because Neeraj wanted it that way and both families also wanted it this way. The couple has now left the country,” Bhim Chopra said.