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MS Dhoni to Neeraj Chopra: 7 Indian athletes with ranks in Indian army

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MS Dhoni

Former Indian cricket team captain, MS Dhoni holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in the Indian Army. It is was presented at 2011. 

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Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra who won the gold medal at the 2020 Olympics and silver in the 2024 Olympics was presented with he rank of Naib Subedar Rajputana Rifles. 

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Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is known for his multiple cricket records. He holds the rank of Group captain in the Indian Air Force. 

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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Athlete-turned-politician, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won India's first individual Olympic silver medal in double trap shooting in 2004. He held a Colonel rank in Jammu & Kashmir. 

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Deepak Punia

Deepak Punia won gold for India in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Like Neeraj Chopra, Deepak also holds the rank of Naib Subedar in the Indian Army. 

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Milkha Singh

Late athlete Milkha Singh has made India proud on several international levels. Milkha Singh held the rank of Honorary captain in the Indian army. 

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Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was the first Indian cricket captain to win the ODI World Cup. Kapil was presented with the rank of lieutenant colonel by the Indian army. 

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