Asked About Son's Win Over Arshad Nadeem, Neeraj Chopra's Mother Gives Stunning Reply

29.08.2023 - 21:47 sports.ndtv.com

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra hasn't just become one of the most decorated athletes in the country but also one of the most loved.

It was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem whom Neeraj had to beat in the final in order to claim to top podium spot. Despite there being an India vs.

Pakistan rivalry in sports, Neeraj reiterated how fond he is of Arshad and the fact that he won a silver medal, makes him happy.

Later, Neeraj's mother also gave a priceless response to a reporter who asked her how she felt to see Neeraj beating an athlete from Pakistan.

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Pakistan's World Championships silver medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem does not consider Indian gold winner Neeraj Chopra as his main rival, saying he competes with himself. Nadeem on Sunday became the first athlete from Pakistan to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, while Olympic champion Chopra won the gold. Asked if Chopra was his main rival in the World Championships, Nadeem said, "No. I myself is the only competitor to Arshad Nadeem. I did not think I was competing to win against anybody." Chopra won gold with a throw of 88.17m while reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nadeem took the silver with his season's best throw of 87.82m.

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